Large Recall NHTSA · 86C017000 Reported June 13, 1986

Equipment:child seat

Q: What is recall 86C017000?

NHTSA recall 86C017000 was issued by Century Products on June 13, 1986. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 167,760 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.

Century Products · N/A · 167,760 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

86C017000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Century Products

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

167,760

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

June 13, 1986

Defect Summary

Plastic shell of child restrain fractured during dynamic crash when tested in accordance with fmvss 213, child seating systems, when used in infant rear facing mode. consequence of defect: should the plastic shell fracture in an accident it would fail to restrain the child in the seat, resulting in possible serious injuries. corrective actions: an easy to install kit containing a reinforcing plastic sleeve insert will be provided to consumers.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Century Products dealer and reference recall ID 86C017000 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 86C017000

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

What is recall 86C017000?

NHTSA recall 86C017000 was issued by Century Products on June 13, 1986. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 167,760 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 86C017000 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.