Safety Recall NHTSA · 94C024000 Reported August 18, 1994

Equipment:child seat: independent

Q: What is recall 94C024000?

NHTSA recall 94C024000 was issued by Cosco, Inc. on August 18, 1994. It addresses: Equipment:child seat: independent. The recall affects approximately 1,397 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.

Cosco, Inc. · N/A · 1,397 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

94C024000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cosco, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,397

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

August 18, 1994

Defect Summary

In accidents, at speeds greater than 30 mph, the buckle latch housing mounted in the base of the shell can deform, causing the latch mechanism to fracture, allowing disengagement of the buckle tongue to from the buckle housing.

Safety Consequence

Occupants of the safety seat would face an increased riskof injury in such an accident.

Corrective Action

Owners will be sent a replacement buckle housing which can be easily replaced by removing the four screws attaching the original buckle latch assembly.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cosco, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 94C024000 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 94C024000

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

What is recall 94C024000?

NHTSA recall 94C024000 was issued by Cosco, Inc. on August 18, 1994. It addresses: Equipment:child seat: independent. The recall affects approximately 1,397 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cosco, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 94C024000 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.