Century Products | NHTSA Recall #85C019000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85C019000 by Century Products. Includes 295,814 affected units, EQUIPMENT:CHILD SEAT, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Crotch strap buckle made of plastic requires 12 to 20 lbs. Release force which at times seems difficult to operate. to remedy this condition consumers have used lubricants to overcome the hard release.

Corrective Action

Consumers will receive a replacement crotch strap and buckle where required.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85C019000

Manufacturer: Century Products

Report Received Date: 1985-05-24T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:child seat

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 295,814

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Crotch strap buckle made of plastic requires 12 to 20 lbs. Release force which at times seems difficult to operate. to remedy this condition consumers have used lubricants to overcome the hard release.

Consequence Summary: It has been determined that the lubricants can degradethe plastic material, causing one or more of the ears of the plastic button tobreak thereby jamming the buckle. This will discourage use of child seats.

Corrective Action: Consumers will receive a replacement crotch strap and buckle where required.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7248_kxbs~c9af

NHTSA ID: 85C019000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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