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NHTSA Campaign 93C012000

CHILD SEAT

Issued by CENTURY PRODUCTS · Reported Apr 2, 1993 · 146,895 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THE RED RELEASE BUTTON CAN ROTATE UPWARD IN A CRASH OR SUDDEN STOP, MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR THE BUCKLE TO RELEASE THE SHOULDER HARNESS.

Consequence

THE BUCKLE RELEASE OF THE SHOULDER HARNESS DURINGA SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD IN THE SEAT.

Remedy

A KIT TO RETROFIT THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT WITH A MODIFIED RELEASE BUTTON ASSEMBLY WILL BE PROVIDED TO CONSUMERS. CONSUMERS CAN CALL CENTURY AT 1-800-255-2220 TO OBTAIN THESE KITS.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CENTURY 2000STE 146,895

Source: NHTSA Campaign 93C012000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.