Investigation PE10009: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Mar 5, 2010

Closed

Jul 2, 2010

Model years

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Subject

Harness Slippage

Component: Child seat › Harness › Strap/webbing

Summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on two reports from the same consumer alleging the center front adjuster (CFA) on two different Dorel Vantage child seats would not hold the harness securely.The consumer reported that after adjustment of the harness the CFA did not close completely, allowing the harness webbing to slip through the CFA.ODI is upgrading this investigation based on information provided by Dorel and additional consumer reports on other model Dorel child seats.

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.