Century Products | NHTSA Recall #92C017000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92C017000 by Century Products. Includes 969,182 affected units, EQUIPMENT:CHILD SEAT, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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".

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92C017000

Manufacturer: Century Products

Report Received Date: 1992-08-25T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:child seat

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 969,182

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: 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".

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 92C017000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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