Large Recall NHTSA · 93C018000 Reported May 20, 1993

Equipment:child seat

Q: What is recall 93C018000?

NHTSA recall 93C018000 was issued by Fbs, Inc. on May 20, 1993. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 313,831 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.

Fbs, Inc. · N/A · 313,831 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

93C018000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Fbs, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

313,831

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

May 20, 1993

Defect Summary

The child safety seats do not meet the requirements of fmvss 213, "child restraint systems." the padding behind the head of the seat occupant does not have sufficient compression deflection resistance.

Safety Consequence

The compression deflection resistance standard guardsagainst concussive blows to the head in the event of a sudden stop or accident.insufficient padding can result in more serious injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Fbs has gone out of business. the correction was to add an extra foam pad to the inside back of the plastic shell.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Fbs, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 93C018000 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 93C018000

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

What is recall 93C018000?

NHTSA recall 93C018000 was issued by Fbs, Inc. on May 20, 1993. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 313,831 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fbs, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 93C018000 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.