Recalls for OEM Parts Century Encore

DEFECT #1 - CHILD SEAT

Posted on: 2001-06-05
Description
Equipment description: century convertible child seats equipped with a central adjuster device, a-lok assembly, produced between april 9 and may 10, 2001, including the following models: encore (44612 gtn and 4662 wsc 01); bravo (44622 ltg, 44630 lth, 44631 pfn, and 44662 wsc); accel (45100 cht, 45100 mte, 45100 sth, 45200 lft, 45200 mxm, 45600 jti, 45600 mte, 45600 mto, 45600 mxm, 45600 saf, 45700 gsd, and 45700 lft); and smartmove (44709 mte and 44709 svr).  The adjuster device allows consumers to tighten the child seat harness straps on the child.

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the a-loks on these seats may allow the webbing to slip 4 to 6 inches, which would not adequately protect the seat occupant, possibly resulting in injury or death.

Corrective Action
Century will notify its customers and provide a replacement seat free of charge.  Owner notification began june 18, 2001.  Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact graco century at 1-800-837-4044.  Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Notes
( previous recall number 01e025000)