Investigation PE96059: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Oct 9, 1996

Closed

Dec 17, 1996

Model years

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Subject

Alleged failure childseat carrier handle

Component: Equipment

Summary

The joyride 203 is an infant car seat that can be detached from a base, when detached the seat has a bail type handle that allows the seat to be used to transport the child outside the vehicle, the handle allegedly fractures and can result in the child falling from the seat.

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.