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