What NHTSA investigated
Summary: according to it's letters of april 21 and may 24, 1988, century stated that the cause of the alleged shell cracks is unknown in the eight reported cases. The cracks could have resulted from handling, shipping, dropping, etc. The only seat casting to have ever cracked in the belt slot area is that from wychers. They may have inadvertantly positioned the seat forward facing which is not designed or allowed for. Additionally, century conducted 12 tests on 12 subject seats and they complied with all of the requirements of FMVSS 213. The NHTSA also conducted tests on the child seats in april 1987. The test results showed that the child restraint complied with all of the requirements of FMVSS 213.===
Vehicles covered
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 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.