9999 CENTURY 400XL Recalls (2)

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)

Campaign:
87C018000 on 05/14/1987
Component:
Child seat
Manufactured:
10/31/1984 - 03/31/1986
Affected:
92,490
Defect:
The shield pops open while vehicle is moving. this is due to failure to fully depress locking handle.
Consequence:
With the shield in a unlocked position the child willnot be restrained in the seat and can be injuried in case of an accident.
Correction:
Install a bright color label marked lock-unlock which is visible when the locking handle is not fully depressed.
Notes:
System: child safety seat. ( previous recall number 87e018000)

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