Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Century Convertible Child Seats Equipped With A Central Adjuster Device, “A-Lok” Assembly, Produced Between April 9 And May 10, 2001, Including The Following Models: Encore (44612 Gtn And 4662 Wsc 01); Bravo (44622 Ltg, 44630 Lth, 44631 Pfn, And 44662 Wsc); Accel (45100 Cht, 45100 Mte, 45100 Sth, 45200 Lft, 45200 Mxm, 45600 Jti, 45600 Mte, 45600 Mto, 45600 Mxm, 45600 Saf, 45700 Gsd, And 45700 Lft); And Smartmove (44709 Mte And 44709 Svr). The Adjuster Device Allows Consumers To Tighten The Child Seat Harness Straps On The Child.
Make Of Vehicle
CENTURY
Model Of Vehicle
ACCEL
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
01C025000
Component Description
Child Seat
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, The A-Loks On These Seats May Allow The Webbing To Slip 4 To 6 Inches, Which Would Not Adequately Protect The Seat Occupant, Possibly Resulting In Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Century Will Notify Its Customers And Provide A Replacement Seat Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began June 18, 2001. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Graco Century At 1-800-837-4044. Also, Customers Can Contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’S Auto Safety Hotline At 1-888-Dash-2-Dot (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Graco Children’S Products
Start Of Manufacture
20010409
End Of Manufacture
20010510
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
6509
Date Owners Notified
20010618
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Graco Children’S Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010602