NHTSA recall 85C019000 · Child seat
Child seat
Reported May 24, 1985295,814 vehicles affectedCENTURY PRODUCTSBuilt Jan 1, 1981 – Jan 1, 1983
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Consumers will receive a replacement crotch strap and buckle where required.