Recall 99C001000: Child Seat, Harness/crotch Buckle

NHTSA recall 99C001000 · announced December 14, 1999 · Century · 927,149 units affected

The problem

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 4885 BREVERRA PREMIERE AND 4875 BREVERRA CONTOUR BOOSTER CAR SEATS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1995 THROUGH JULY 10, 1998. THE BUCKLE FOR THE HARNESS SYSTEM ON THESE BOOSTER SEATS CAN CRACK OR BREAK.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO CHECK THE BUCKLE AT THE TOP AND DOWN THE SIDE ON THEIR CAR SEAT AND CENTURY WILL REPLACE THE BUCKLE IF IT IS CRACKED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CENTURY HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE BUCKLES ON THESE SEATS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CENTURY AT 1-800-445-6881 FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT.

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