Century/webbing slips
Defect Summary
Equipment description: century convertible child seats equipped with a central adjuster device, "a-lok" assembly, produced between april 9 and may 10, 2001, including the following models: encore (44612 gtn and 4662 wsc 01); bravo (44622 ltg, 44630 lth, 44631 pfn, and 44662 wsc); accel (45100 cht, 45100 mte, 45100 sth, 45200 lft, 45200 mxm, 45600 jti, 45600 mte, 45600 mto, 45600 mxm, 45600 saf, 45700 gsd, and 45700 lft); and smartmove (44709 mte and 44709 svr). the adjuster device allows consumers to tighten the child seat harness straps on the child.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the a-loks on these seats may allow the webbing to slip 4 to 6 inches, which would not adequately protect the seat occupant, possibly resulting in injury or death.
Corrective Action
Century will notify its customers and provide a replacement seat free of charge. owner notification began june 18, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact graco century at 1-800-837-4044. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Graco Children's Products, Inc. or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 01C025000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01C025000?
NHTSA recall 01C025000 was issued by Graco Children's Products, Inc. on June 2, 2001. It addresses: Century/webbing slips. The recall affects approximately 6,509 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Graco Children's Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01C025000 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.