Large Recall NHTSA · 88C024000 Reported October 18, 1988

Equipment:child seat

Q: What is recall 88C024000?

NHTSA recall 88C024000 was issued by Fisher-price, Inc. on October 18, 1988. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 390,000 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.

Fisher-price, Inc. · N/A · 390,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

88C024000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Fisher-price, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

390,000

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

October 18, 1988

Defect Summary

A foreign object or substance can cause the white lock lever to be stuck in the down position at the time the chest shield is unbuckled to remove the child.

Safety Consequence

Shoulder belt could retract too far making it difficultto remove the child.

Corrective Action

Install a belt button which acts as a stop, limiting the retraction of the shoulder belt.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Fisher-price, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 88C024000 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 88C024000

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

What is recall 88C024000?

NHTSA recall 88C024000 was issued by Fisher-price, Inc. on October 18, 1988. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 390,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fisher-price, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88C024000 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.