Safety Recall NHTSA · 26C003000 Reported April 3, 2026

Child seat may detach from base/fmvss 213

Graco Children's Products, Inc. · N/A · 5,126 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26C003000
Manufacturer
Graco Children's Products, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,126
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
April 3, 2026

Defect Summary

Graco children's products inc. (graco) is recalling certain snugride turn & slide and modes nest travel systems with snugride turn & slide infant child seats. Please refer to graco's recall report for specific model information. The infant seat carrier may detach from the base in a crash. As such, these child seats and travel systems fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

An infant seat carrier that detaches in a crash increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Owners are advised to follow the instructions for installing the child seat with the vehicle seat belt (without the base) until the replacement seat arrives. Graco will replace the child seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 2026. Owners may contact graco customer service at 1-800-345-4109.

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 Graco Children's Products, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 26C003000 .
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26C003000

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

What is recall 26C003000?

NHTSA recall 26C003000 was issued by Graco Children's Products, Inc. on April 3, 2026. It addresses: Child seat may detach from base/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 5,126 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Graco Children's Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26C003000 or the manufacturer campaign number shown above. 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: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.