Safety Recall NHTSA · 82C022000 Reported December 3, 1982

Equipment:child seat

Century Products · N/A · 61,845 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
82C022000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
61,845
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
December 3, 1982

Defect Summary

The possibility exists that the plastic upholstery button used to attach the upholstery to the car seat frame could come loose. Though removal of these buttons does not affect the performance or function of the car seat, a child could place one of them in his/her mouth.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect and install a replacement kit having redesigned buttons that cannot be removed.

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 82C022000 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 82C022000

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

What is recall 82C022000?

NHTSA recall 82C022000 was issued by Century Products on December 3, 1982. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 61,845 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 82C022000 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.