What NHTSA investigated
Summary: century believes that the only reason the shield pops up is be-cause consumers do not latch the shield securely.analysis:under certain conditions some users of the subject child seatsmay inadvertently not push the latch handle all the way down so that thetongue is not locked in place.mailing a reminder label and instructionsto consumers would help them to achieve a full latch handle depression.status:a recall related letter was sent to century on march 4, 1987.A 573 letter dated may 5, 1987, has been received. The recall (87E-018),INVOLVING 92,490 units, covers the population and subject defect addressedin this investigation. This ea was closed on may 14, 1987.===
The recall that followed
Vehicles covered
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Century | 400XL | Model year not recorded |
| Century | CHILD SAFETY SEAT | Model year not recorded |
Source
From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.