Large Recall NHTSA · 26C006000 Reported August 20, 2026

Child seat carrying handle may detach

Q: What is recall 26C006000?

NHTSA recall 26C006000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on August 20, 2026. It addresses: Child seat carrying handle may detach. The recall affects approximately 114,660 vehicles , with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Britax Child Safety, Inc. · Child Seat · 114,660 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

26C006000

Manufacturer

Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Component

Child Seat

Vehicles Affected

114,660

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

August 20, 2026

Defect Summary

Britax child safety, inc. (britax) is recalling certain b-safe gen 2, b-safe gen 2 flexfit, b-safe gen 2 flexfit plus, b-safe 35, b-safe ultra, and endeavours child seats. Please refer to britax's recall report for the specific models. A screw in the child seat carrying handle may come loose, causing the handle to partially detach.

Safety Consequence

A child may fall after a partial detachment, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by october 19, 2026. Owners may contact britax customer service at 888-427-4829.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Britax Child Safety, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 26C006000 .
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 26C006000

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

What is recall 26C006000?

NHTSA recall 26C006000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on August 20, 2026. It addresses: Child seat carrying handle may detach. The recall affects approximately 114,660 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Britax Child Safety, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26C006000 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: 2026-08-26. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.