Large Recall NHTSA · 99C001000 Reported December 14, 1999

Century/buckles

Century Products · Child Seat · 927,149 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99C001000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
927,149
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
December 14, 1999

Defect Summary

This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a product improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: 4885 breverra premiere and 4875 breverra contour booster car seats manufactured from february 1995 through july 10, 1998. the buckle for the harness system on these booster seats can crack or break.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained causing increased risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Owners are being asked to check the buckle at the top and down the side on their car seat and century will replace the buckle if it is cracked.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Century Products dealer and reference recall ID 99C001000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 99C001000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 99C001000?

NHTSA recall 99C001000 was issued by Century Products on December 14, 1999. It addresses: Century/buckles. The recall affects approximately 927,149 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Century Products dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99C001000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.