Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

21C001000

ManufacturerCombi USA, Inc.Reported2021-03-08Affected13,880 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Combi USA, Inc. (Combi) is recalling certain Combi BabyRide Infant Car Seats, model 378099 with dates of manufacture of 5/1/2016 thru 8/31/2019. The 1-inch-wide webbing strap used in the center front adjuster to adjust the shoulder harness straps fail the minimum initial breaking strength requirements, and in certain circumstances, may not adequately restrain a child during a crash. As such, these car seats fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

Risk

A child that is not adequately restrained in a crash has an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Combi will provide owners a replacement strap along with instructions for replacement. Owner notifications letters were mailed Jan. 28, 2022. Owners may contact Combi customer service by emailing customerservice@combiusa.com.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.