Safety Recall NHTSA · 94C009000 Reported March 24, 1994

Equipment:child seat: independent

Q: What is recall 94C009000?

NHTSA recall 94C009000 was issued by Fbs, Inc. on March 24, 1994. It addresses: Equipment:child seat: independent. The recall affects approximately 891 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 · 891 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

94C009000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Fbs, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

891

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

March 24, 1994

Defect Summary

The electric motor powering the reclining child seat is powered by the automobile battery/auxilliary power system through the cigarette lighter. The wiring used to connect the child seat to the cigarette lighter overheats and melts the plastic wire covering.

Safety Consequence

Wiring overheating and melting its covering can resultin an increased risk of interior compartment fire.

Corrective Action

Fbs has gone out of business. the correction was to replace the gt7000 remote control seat with either the gt2000 child seat or the gt4000 child seat.

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 94C009000 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 94C009000

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

What is recall 94C009000?

NHTSA recall 94C009000 was issued by Fbs, Inc. on March 24, 1994. It addresses: Equipment:child seat: independent. The recall affects approximately 891 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 94C009000 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.