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plastic shell of child restrain fractured during dynamic crash when tested in accordance with fmvss 213, child seating systems, when used in infant rear facing mode. consequence of defect: should the plastic shell fracture in an accident it would fail to restrain the child in the seat, resulting in possible serious injuries. corrective actions: an easy to install kit containing a reinforcing plastic sleeve insert will be provided to consumers.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

Century 400xl

Component

Child Seat

Consequence of Defect

the shield pops open while vehicle is moving. this is due to failure to fully depress locking handle.

Corrective Action

with the shield in a unlocked position the child willnot be restrained in the seat and can be injuried in case of an accident.

Recall Notes

install a bright color label marked lock-unlock which is visible when the locking handle is not fully depressed.