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NHTSA Campaign 90C002000

CHILD SEAT

Issued by CENTURY PRODUCTS · Reported Jan 10, 1990 · 66,618 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THESE SAFETY SEATS EXCEED THE POST IMPACT BUCKLE RELEASE FORCE REQUIREMENT OF 16 LBS. MAXIMUM DURING TESTING. NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 213.W.

Consequence

IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, THIS COULD PREVENT THE ADULT OR PARENT FROM QUICKLY REMOVING THE CHILD FROM THE CAR SEAT, CREATING A FURTHER SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE CHILD.

Remedy

REPLACE HARNESS ASSEMBLIES WITH NEW VERSION THAT INCLUDES A MODIFIED LATCH TORQUE.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CENTURY 4450GD 66,618
CENTURY 4460FE 66,618
CENTURY 4475GA 66,618

Source: NHTSA Campaign 90C002000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.