Century/handle cracking
Defect Summary
Equipment description: all rear-facing infant child seats that have a "type 1" handle and manufactured between january 1, 1991, and july 31, 1997. the handle on these child restraints can crack during normal use outside a motor vheicle, which can lead to an unexpected break.
Safety Consequence
If the handle unexpectedly breaks, the child could fall to the ground possibly causing serious injuries.
Corrective Action
To prevent future cracking or failure of the child seat handle, century will provide owners with an improved handle and installation instructions.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Century Products or involving Child Seat.
FAQ: Recall 00C058000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00C058000?
NHTSA recall 00C058000 was issued by Century Products on September 28, 2000. It addresses: Century/handle cracking. The recall affects approximately 4,000,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Century Products dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00C058000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.