NHTSA recall 90C002000 · Child seat
Child seat
Reported Jan 10, 199066,618 vehicles affectedCENTURY PRODUCTSBuilt Dec 1, 1988 – Nov 1, 1989
The defect
These safety seats exceed the post impact buckle release force requirement of 16 lbs. Maximum during testing. Not in compliance with fmvss 213.W.
The risk
In a traffic accident, this could prevent the adult or parent from quickly removing the child from the car seat, creating a further safety hazard for the child.
The remedy
Replace harness assemblies with new version that includes a modified latch torque.