Investigation PE03040: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Aug 22, 2003

Closed

Jan 23, 2004

Model years

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Subject

Unlatching of the carry handle

Component: Child seat › Handle (infant)

Summary

The on my way is a rear facing infant car seat that is designed for infant children.it is equipped with a carry handle and may also be used outside of a vehicle as an infant carrier (refer to figure 1 on page two).this investigation was opened on august 22, 2003 based on 60 consumer reports alleging sudden and unexpected unlatching of the carry handle on seats produced after july 27, 1997.odi concludes from the available data and the indication of a declining trend in reports that further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached summary report.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.