9999 CENTURY 200 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
85C019000 on 05/30/1985
Component:
Child seat
Manufactured:
12/31/1980 - 12/31/1982
Affected:
295,814
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Consumers will receive a replacement crotch strap and buckle where required.
Notes:
System: child safety seat. ( previous recall number 85e019000)

Campaign:
86C017000 on 06/19/1986
Component:
Child seat
Manufactured:
03/31/1985 - 01/31/1986
Affected:
167,760
Defect:
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.
Notes:
System: child safety seat.equipment description: child restraint, models 100, 200, 300, 400xl. ( previous recall number 86e017000)

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