Reported Dec 20, 19842,123 vehicles affectedTRW AUTOMOTIVE PROD.,INCBuilt Mar 1, 1984 – Nov 1, 1984
The defect
Rear of plastic shell may crack or shear allowing the shoulder harness to loosen and occupant to fall forward more than the distance permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems.
The remedy
The price of the seats, along with any shipping and handling costs, will be refunded to purchasers, or the seat will be replaced, at the option of the customer.
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles, trucks and multipurposepassengervehicles.system: interior systems; child restraints. Child love seat manufactured by trw and firestone tire and rubber co., and sold under the following brand names:trw, childcare, century, american motors, and chrysler.consequences of defect: the breaks in the plastic may create sharp edges thatcan cut and injure the occupant. Also, the occupant can be thrown forward as aresult of severe deceleration or vehicle crash, resulting in personal injury. ( previous recall number 84e028000)