Safety Recall NHTSA · 98C036000 Reported October 29, 1998

Basic comfort/fmvss 213

Q: What is recall 98C036000?

NHTSA recall 98C036000 was issued by Basic Comfort, Inc. on October 29, 1998. It addresses: Basic comfort/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 41,906 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.

Basic Comfort, Inc. · N/A · 41,906 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98C036000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Basic Comfort, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

41,906

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

October 29, 1998

Defect Summary

Equipment description: booster seat, models 960 and 961 (with back). these seats do not meet the chest acceleration requirements of fmvss no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

Improper placement of the shoulder belt portion of the vehicle's built-in safety harness system can result in excessive forces on the chest of the booster seat occupant, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

A revised instructional booklet will be provided to owners of these booster seats.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Basic Comfort, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98C036000 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 98C036000

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

What is recall 98C036000?

NHTSA recall 98C036000 was issued by Basic Comfort, Inc. on October 29, 1998. It addresses: Basic comfort/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 41,906 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Basic Comfort, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98C036000 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.