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Century 4460

Component

Child Seat

Consequence of Defect

some red buttons shipped to repair buckle release buttons recalled under nhtsa campaign no. 92e017000 may have been incorrect.

Corrective Action

the wrong red release button would not allow the strapto engage the buckle correctly, causing a false latch situation which wouldnot adequately protect the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop oraccident.

Recall Notes

century has issued graphic instructions to all seat owners who may have received the wrong part. the instructions provide details how to to determine whether the previously shipped red release button is correct. if the wrong button was shipped and the owner notifies century of the problem, century will ship the owner the correct button.

Century 4460

Component

Child Seat

Consequence of Defect

the spanish instructions on the positioning label are incorrect.

Corrective Action

individuals placing children in the restraints anddepending on the spanish instructions on the positioning label would notproperly restrain the seat occupant, which would increase the seat occupantschances of injury in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Recall Notes

replace the defective positioning labels with new, corrected spanish instructions.

Century 4460

Component

Child Seat

Consequence of Defect

the red shoulder strap release button can rotate out of the frame in a crash or sudden stop. in this event, the release button could not be activated with less than 16 pounds of force as required by fmvss 213, "child restraint systems".

Corrective Action

in the event that the release button rotates, excessiveforce could be required to activate the release button of the shoulder belt inorder to remove a child from the seat.

Recall Notes

a kit to retrofit the child safety seat with a modified release button and dress plate will be provided to consumers. consumers can call century at 1-800-231-2755 to obtain these kits.

Century 4460

Component

Child Seat

Consequence of Defect

buckle release force may exceed 16 pounds when not used in appropriate forward latch position for a child weighing 30 pounds and more.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.