Safety Recall NHTSA · 84C028000 Reported December 20, 1984

Equipment:child seat

Q: What is recall 84C028000?

NHTSA recall 84C028000 was issued by Trw Automotive, Inc. on December 20, 1984. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 2,123 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Trw Automotive, Inc. · N/A · 2,123 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

84C028000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Trw Automotive, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,123

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

December 20, 1984

Defect Summary

Rear of plastic shell may crack or shear allowing the shoulder harness to loosen and occupant to fall forward more than the distance permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems.

Corrective Action

The price of the seats, along with any shipping and handling costs, will be refunded to purchasers, or the seat will be replaced, at the option of the customer.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Trw Automotive, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 84C028000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 84C028000

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

What is recall 84C028000?

NHTSA recall 84C028000 was issued by Trw Automotive, Inc. on December 20, 1984. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 2,123 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Trw Automotive, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 84C028000 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.