Combi USA, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Combi USA, Inc. in 2005. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 14, 2005

(Campaign #: 0405AVA-01)

FMVSS 213/LOWER LATCH ANCHORAGE BELT SEPARATION

CERTAIN COMBI USA AVATAR CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINTS, MODEL NO. 8100. IN A VEHICLE CRASH, THE LATCH LOWER ANCHORAGE BELT ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE WHEN USED IN THE REAR-FACING MODE. THESE SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.

NHTSA ID: 05C001000

Component: CHILD SEAT

# of Units Affected: 6,009

Consequence Summary:

SHOULD THE LATCH FAIL IN A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Corrective Action:

COMBI WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REPAIR KIT. IN THE MEANWHILE, COMBI USA IS INSTRUCTING THE OWNERS TO ONLY USE THE SEAT WITH THE LAP BELT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY, 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COMBI AT 1-800-992-6624.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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