Investigation PE88007: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Nov 17, 1987

Closed

May 3, 1988

Model years

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Subject

Child seat failure

Component: Child seat

Summary

Some owners have reported separation of the plastic shell from the metalframe of the subject child seats during vehicle impact resulting in injury.seat apparently met the requirements of fmvss 213.status: draft ir to collier-keyworth has been prepared.===

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.