Large Recall NHTSA · 89C032000 Reported November 30, 1989

Equipment:child seat

Q: What is recall 89C032000?

NHTSA recall 89C032000 was issued by Century Products on November 30, 1989. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 233,000 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 · 233,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

89C032000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Century Products

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

233,000

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

November 30, 1989

Defect Summary

Removable protective fabric pad that is attached to the front tray shield with velcro tabs may have exposed urethane foam on the underside of the shield pad that a child could pick at with his or her fingers.

Safety Consequence

A child could put small pieces of pad in his or her mouthor nose creating a health hazard.

Corrective Action

Replace current pads with pads containing 2 button fasteners that cannot be removed by a child; also, tweed pads will be from foam that is covered with a non-woven backing.

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 89C032000 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 89C032000

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

What is recall 89C032000?

NHTSA recall 89C032000 was issued by Century Products on November 30, 1989. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 233,000 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 89C032000 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.