Safety Recall NHTSA · 98C019000 Reported July 24, 1998

Fisher-price/restraint adjuster

Q: What is recall 98C019000?

NHTSA recall 98C019000 was issued by Fisher-price, Inc. on July 24, 1998. It addresses: Fisher-price/restraint adjuster. The recall affects approximately 54,500 vehicles , with the defect involving the Child Seat 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. · Child Seat · 54,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98C019000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Fisher-price, Inc.

Component

Child Seat

Vehicles Affected

54,500

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

July 24, 1998

Defect Summary

Equipment description: model 79700 safe embrace convertible car seat. the harness adjuster, used to tighten and lock the harness belts around a child, can malfunction if a spring breaks or dislocates from the correct position.

Safety Consequence

When the harness adjuster fails, it would not properly lock the shoulder belts in place. if this occurs, the child may not be adequately protected in a crash.

Corrective Action

Fisher-price will provide owners with a revised restraint adjuster and 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 Fisher-price, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98C019000 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 98C019000

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

What is recall 98C019000?

NHTSA recall 98C019000 was issued by Fisher-price, Inc. on July 24, 1998. It addresses: Fisher-price/restraint adjuster. The recall affects approximately 54,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fisher-price, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98C019000 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.