Safety Recall NHTSA · 87C018000 Reported May 11, 1987

Equipment:child seat

Q: What is recall 87C018000?

NHTSA recall 87C018000 was issued by Century Products on May 11, 1987. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 92,490 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 · 92,490 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

87C018000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Century Products

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

92,490

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

May 11, 1987

Defect Summary

The shield pops open while vehicle is moving. this is due to failure to fully depress locking handle.

Safety Consequence

With the shield in a unlocked position the child willnot be restrained in the seat and can be injuried in case of an accident.

Corrective Action

Install a bright color label marked lock-unlock which is visible when the locking handle is not fully depressed.

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 87C018000 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 87C018000

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

What is recall 87C018000?

NHTSA recall 87C018000 was issued by Century Products on May 11, 1987. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 92,490 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 87C018000 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.