Recall 85C019000: Child Seat

NHTSA recall 85C019000 · announced May 24, 1985 · Century · 295,814 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

CONSUMERS WILL RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT CROTCH STRAP AND BUCKLE WHERE REQUIRED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: CHILD SAFETY SEAT. ( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 85E019000)

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.