Safety Recall NHTSA · 80C024000 Reported October 1, 1980

Equipment:child seat

Century Products · N/A · 7,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
80C024000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
7,000
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
October 1, 1980

Defect Summary

Child safety seats may fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems". The adjustment slide on the auxiliary harness allows excessive horizontal movement when tested under crash conditions.

Corrective Action

Replacement auxiliary harnesses will be provided without charge.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Century Products dealer and reference recall ID 80C024000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 80C024000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 80C024000?

NHTSA recall 80C024000 was issued by Century Products on October 1, 1980. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 7,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Century Products dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80C024000 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.