Century 4450 – 92C017000

Defect Description For Recall

The Red Shoulder Strap Release Button Can Rotate Out Of The Frame In A Crash Or Sudden Stop. In This Event, The Release Button Could Not Be Activated With Less Than 16 Pounds Of Force As Required By Fmvss 213, “Child Restraint Systems”.

Make Of Vehicle

CENTURY

Model Of Vehicle

4450

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

92C017000

Component Description

Child Seat

Effect Of Defect

In The Event That The Release Button Rotates, Excessiveforce Could Be Required To Activate The Release Button Of The Shoulder Belt Inorder To Remove A Child From The Seat.

Fix Defect

A Kit To Retrofit The Child Safety Seat With A Modified Release Button And Dress Plate Will Be Provided To Consumers. Consumers Can Call Century At 1-800-231-2755 To Obtain These Kits.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Century Products

Start Of Manufacture

19890901

End Of Manufacture

19920301

Type Of Vehicle Recall

C

Number Affected

969182

Date Owners Notified

19921001

Initiated By

Ovsc

Responsible Manufacturer

Century Products

Date Report Received

19920825

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

213