Recall 96C013001: Child Seat, Harness Buckle, Infant

NHTSA recall 96C013001 · announced June 28, 1996 · Century · 376,000 units affected

The problem

DUE TO MISASSEMBLY OF THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, THE BUCKLES CAN RELEASE UPON IMPACT.

The risk

OCCUPANTS OF THE SAFETY SEAT WOULD FACE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

CENTURY WILL PROVIDE A FREE REPLACEMENT BUCKLE KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CHILD SEAT;INDEPENDENT. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: INFANT CAR SEATS AND 4-IN-1 CAR SEAT STROLLER SYSTEMS. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 1996. NOTE: IF OWNERS DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE RETROFIT KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME PLEASE CONTACT CENTURY AT 1-800-762-7463.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 96E013001)

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