Large Recall NHTSA · 91C004000 Reported January 23, 1991

Equipment:child seat

Q: What is recall 91C004000?

NHTSA recall 91C004000 was issued by Century Products on January 23, 1991. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 732,523 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 · 732,523 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

91C004000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Century Products

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

732,523

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

January 23, 1991

Defect Summary

Buckle release force may exceed 16 pounds when not used in appropriate forward latch position for a child weighing 30 pounds and more.

Safety Consequence

Buckle release force which exceeds the fmvss 213requirement of 16 pounds may cause problems in removing a child from the carseat and vehicle in post accident situations.

Corrective Action

Issue notification, change instructions and labeling to indicate that the rear latch position is not to be used with children weighing 30 pounds or more.

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 91C004000 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 91C004000

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

What is recall 91C004000?

NHTSA recall 91C004000 was issued by Century Products on January 23, 1991. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 732,523 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 91C004000 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.