RECARO NORTH AMERICA, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2009

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by RECARO NORTH AMERICA, INC. in 2009. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2008

2009

March 2, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

A-LOCK HARNESS TIGHTNESS CONTROLLER

RECARO NORTH AMERICA, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN SIGNO AND COMO CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2007 TO FEBRUARY 16, 2009. A MECHANICAL SPRING, LOCATED INSIDE THE LOCKING CAM, WAS MANUFACTURED OUTSIDE THE DIMENTIONAL REQUIREMENTS. THE CENTRAL FRONT ADJUSTER STRAP ON THOSE SEATS CONTAINING THE INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED SPRING WILL SLIP WITHIN THE METAL ADJUSTER (A-LOCK) AND THIS PREVENTS THE HARNESS FROM BEING SECURELY TIGHTENED.

NHTSA ID: 09C002000

Component: CHILD SEAT

# of Units Affected: 12,715

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS CONDITION EXISTED AND A VEHICLE CRASH OCCURRED, THE CHILD WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED IN THEIR CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND MAY SUSTAIN INJURY.

Corrective Action:

RECARO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2009. OWNERS CAN CONTACT RECARO CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-473-2290.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 19, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AFTERMARKET SEATS/RECLINER BRACKET MAY BREAK

RECARO NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING 8 ERGOMED ES ERGONOMIC AFTERMARKET SEATS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY AND DECEMBER 2008. THE ERGOMED ES IS A UNIVERSAL APPLICATION, NOT SPECIFIC TO ONE VEHICLE. APPLICATIONS BASED ON AVAILABLE ADAPTER BRACKET KITS. THE RECLINER BRACKET MAY BREAK IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT, WHICH POTENTIALLY WILL CAUSE THE BACKREST TO DETACH FROM THE SEAT CUSHION STRUCTURE.

NHTSA ID: 09E006000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 8

Consequence Summary:

IF THE BACKREST DETACHED FROM THE SEAT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE SECURELY FASTENED TO THE SEAT AND MAY SUSTAIN INJURIES.

Corrective Action:

RECARO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE RECALLED SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 1, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RECARO TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-8-RECARO (1-800-873-2276).

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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