Large Recall NHTSA · 02C026000 Reported April 22, 2002

Webbing abrasion

Dorel Juvenile Group · N/A · 3,957,826 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02C026000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,957,826
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
April 22, 2002

Defect Summary

On certain dorel juvenile group (djg) child restraint systems, manufactured from january 1, 2000, through september 30, 2001, the tether webbing fails to conform to the abrasion requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

If the webbing is exposed to a significant amount of abrasion, it could degrade. if the webbing degrades more than permitted by the standard, it may not provide sufficient protection to a child in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Corrective Action

Djg's petition for relief from remedy based on its belief that the noncompliance was inconsequential to motor vehicle safety was denied by nhtsa on january 5, 2010. accordingly, djg will conduct a safety recall campaign. it will notify registered owners and provide free replacement kits for the tether along with repair instructions. the safety recall began on february 16, 2010. owners may call djg toll-free at 1-866-690-2539.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Dorel Juvenile Group dealer and reference recall ID 02C026000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02C026000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02C026000?

NHTSA recall 02C026000 was issued by Dorel Juvenile Group on April 22, 2002. It addresses: Webbing abrasion. The recall affects approximately 3,957,826 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dorel Juvenile Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02C026000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.