NHTSA recall campaign

90C002000

ManufacturerCENTURY PRODUCTSReported1990-01-10Affected66,618 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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

Risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.