Safety Recall NHTSA · 00C018000 Reported April 11, 2000

Basic comfort/polystyrene seat backs & cushions

Q: What is recall 00C018000?

NHTSA recall 00C018000 was issued by Basic Comfort, Inc. on April 11, 2000. It addresses: Basic comfort/polystyrene seat backs & cushions. The recall affects approximately 2,061 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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.

Basic Comfort, Inc. · N/A · 2,061 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00C018000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Basic Comfort, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,061

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

April 11, 2000

Defect Summary

Equipment description: galaxy 2000 booster seat with bach (model 961) and galaxy 2000 booster seat (model 960). These seats were manufactured with defective polystyrene backs and cushions which were not subjected to steam pressure in the molding process for an adequate period of time resulting in the inner polystyrene beads not completely bonding. these seats do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

The final material is more porous than normal (brittle) and weaker in tensile strength. in the event of a vehicle crash, the child seat backs and cushions may experience in a complete separation of a load bearing part of the booster seat.

Corrective Action

Consumers will be sent free replacement parts along with installation instructions.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Basic Comfort, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00C018000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
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 00C018000

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

What is recall 00C018000?

NHTSA recall 00C018000 was issued by Basic Comfort, Inc. on April 11, 2000. It addresses: Basic comfort/polystyrene seat backs & cushions. The recall affects approximately 2,061 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Basic Comfort, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00C018000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.