Investigation PE86065: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jul 7, 1986

Closed

Oct 30, 1986

Model years

—

Subject

T-shield breakage

Component: Equipment

Summary

Summary of information from manufacturer:seats with broken hinges stillpass minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 213,child restraint systems, section 5.1.3.1 child restraint systemsother than rear-facing ones and car beds.analysis:a review was conducted of all available information andit appears that in all instances of seat hinge breakage of whichkolcraft was aware, kolcraft provided the consumer with a new modelwith a stronger hinge.since no injuries have occurred and since theseat passes the minimum safety standards, there appears to be nocompromise to safety for children using these seats.proposed action:close this preliminary evaluation.===

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.