NHTSA recall 91C004000 · Child seat
Child seat
Reported Jan 23, 1991732,523 vehicles affectedCENTURY PRODUCTSBuilt Mar 1, 1987 – Dec 1, 1990
The defect
Buckle release force may exceed 16 pounds when not used in appropriate forward latch position for a child weighing 30 pounds and more.
The risk
Buckle release force which exceeds the fmvss 213requirement of 16 pounds may cause problems in removing a child from the carseat and vehicle in post accident situations.
The remedy
Issue notification, change instructions and labeling to indicate that the rear latch position IS not to be used with children weighing 30 pounds or more.