Large Recall NHTSA · 92C017000 Reported August 25, 1992

Equipment:child seat

Q: What is recall 92C017000?

NHTSA recall 92C017000 was issued by Century Products on August 25, 1992. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 969,182 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 · 969,182 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

92C017000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Century Products

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

969,182

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

August 25, 1992

Defect Summary

The red shoulder strap release button can rotate out of the frame in a crash or sudden stop. In this event, the release button could not be activated with less than 16 pounds of force as required by fmvss 213, "child restraint systems".

Safety Consequence

In the event that the release button rotates, excessiveforce could be required to activate the release button of the shoulder belt inorder to remove a child from the seat.

Corrective Action

A kit to retrofit the child safety seat with a modified release button and dress plate will be provided to consumers. Consumers can call century at 1-800-231-2755 to obtain these kits.

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 92C017000 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 92C017000

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

What is recall 92C017000?

NHTSA recall 92C017000 was issued by Century Products on August 25, 1992. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 969,182 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 92C017000 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.