Recall check › NHTSA #99C001000
Car seat recall: CENTURY BREVERRA PREMIERE, BREVERRA CONTOUR
Recall reported Dec 14, 1999 · 927,149 units
The problem
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 4885 BREVERRA PREMIERE AND 4875 BREVERRA CONTOUR BOOSTER CAR SEATS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1995 THROUGH JULY 10, 1998. THE BUCKLE FOR THE HARNESS SYSTEM ON THESE BOOSTER SEATS CAN CRACK OR BREAK.
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
What to do
OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO CHECK THE BUCKLE AT THE TOP AND DOWN THE SIDE ON THEIR CAR SEAT AND CENTURY WILL REPLACE THE BUCKLE IF IT IS CRACKED.
Which car seats
CENTURY BREVERRA PREMIERE; CENTURY BREVERRA CONTOUR
Manufactured: Feb 1, 1995 – Jul 10, 1998
Component: CHILD SEAT:HARNESS/CROTCH BUCKLE
Manufacturer: CENTURY PRODUCTS
CENTURY HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE BUCKLES ON THESE SEATS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CENTURY AT 1-800-445-6881 FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data. A car seat recall usually covers only certain model numbers made in a specific date range: check the label on your seat against the official notice.