Child Seat Problems in popular cars
Child Seat problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Child Seat problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Child Seat problem of Chevrolet Blazer
The vehicle was a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. The dorel child infant safety seat that was made on 10/10/2011. The product number is 22-391 mlo. The restraints on the seat are not safe for a child to be placed in the seat due to the restraints coming off or undone. All you have to do is simply pull on the restraints and they will come undone. And it is really unsafe if you have a infant in the seat that likes to hold the restraints or even play with them while you are trying to drive and cant always see what they are doing. I have had this happen multiple times while even just trying to place my son into the seat. The consequences of this happening are that I have to then either take him out of the seat and fix the restraints or I have to try and fix it while he is in his seat. The only thing I was able to do is fix the problem myself is to place velcro on the restraints on the back of the seat to make sure that they do not move at all when I place my son in the seat. I have tried to contact the company to see what can be done, but every time, I call there is a hold time or they are closed. It was Monday, Nov. 18, 2013 when this child seat issue happened.
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Child Seat problem of Chevrolet Blazer
The vehicle is a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 1GNDT13W9Y_. Evenflo express vision/ chase traditions forward facing booster with 5-pt harness. The problem occurs every time my child has been strapped into the seat,. The problem is that the right shoulder strap is overlapped on itself to secure it at a permanent length (making two straps on the r shoulder) and allow for the placement of the harness adjusted. , the one strap that is not secured by the chest clip easily slides on and off of the children's shoulder. . I have tried everything to get this to work but when she moves just a little bit it falls right off of her shoulder. I have tightened it as tight as I can and it still seems to fall right off. I have also had it installed when I bought it and they had a hard time even getting it on and staying in place. They thought it was weird. I do worry this is not safe for anychild, please fix this issue with a new harness please. Tighten it from the front bottom would be so much easier. I I bought this booster child restraint on September 14,2013 from an agency here in klamath falls oregon. Thank you. . . . The model number of my seat is 32921122 and the manufacture date is 06/03/2011. This issue happened on Saturday, September 14, 2013.
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Child Seat problem of Chrysler Voyager
The car is a 2002 Chrysler Voyager. Child safety seat failure, recline adjusters broken off. The consumer believed the seat was involved in a crash or mis-used. (model/235109 p2). This problem occurred on October 1, 2004.
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Child Seat problem of Chrysler Town & Country
The car involved is a 2009 Chrysler town and country. The vehicle involved is a sunshine kids radian xtsl child restraint, manufactured October 1, 2009. The model number was unknown. The child restrain was secured in a 2009 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the latch straps had become loose while the vehicle was being driven. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure yet the child seat was neither repaired nor replaced. The contact stated that the child seat was no longer being used. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable. It was Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 when this child seat issue occurred.
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Child Seat problem of Dodge Nitro
The vehicle was a 2007 Dodge Nitro. The vehicle had a crash. Tl- the owner has a graco child restraint seat, model number: 1770254, manufactured December 20, 2011. The child restraint was being utilized in a 2009 Dodge Nitro. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash while a child was seated in the restraint behind the driver¿s seat. The contact was struck from the rear. The child restraint detached from the base and was thrown behind the passenger¿s seat. The child was not injured. The manufacturer was not contacted. Mah. It was Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 when this child seat issue happened.
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Child Seat problem of Dodge RAM
The vehicle is a 2010 Dodge Ram. While riding rear-facing in her car seat, my daughter put her foot over the side of the seat and accidentally kicked the tilt-release mechanism on the latch strap, causing the strap to loosen several inches. I am a cpst, and I am certain the seat was installed tightly and correctly before she kicked the release. I had heard of this problem happening to other people, so I diligently check my seat each time we use it. I feel the design of the seat and the placement of the tilt-release makes accidental loosening a real danger for anyone using the seat. (related vehicle information: model year=2010, make=Dodge, model=ram). This child seat problem happened on 04/22/2012.
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Child Seat problem of Ford Expedition
There was crash involved with this problem. Tl - the vehicle is a 1999 Ford Expedition equipped with an evenflo infant child seat, model 3021805, manufactured in 2/1/2012. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, she rear ended another vehicle and the car seat harness fractured leaving the baby unsecured. The baby occupying the car seat did not sustain any injuries; however, the child seated on the rear passenger side sustained injuries to the neck muscles. A police report was available if needed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The car seat was not replaced. Pm. It was Wednesday, March 13, 2013 when this child seat issue occurred.
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Child Seat problem of Ford Windstar
The vehicle is a 2001 Ford Windstar. The lower anchor strap for rear facing will not tighten or loosen and is stuck in the same position. I contacted graco and they are replacing the seat after I send back the defective one
(related vehicle information: model year=2001, make=Ford , model=windstar). This problem occurred on April 26, 2012.
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Child Seat problem of GMC Yukon
The car involved is a 2011 GMC Yukon denali. I purchased a radian 80slmodel # us18500 about 6 months or so ago and I have had trouble with it coming lose with the latch system and seatbelt. I discontinued using it and had to buy a replacement seat for my 3 year old daughter. I never could get the seatbelt to tighten enough to not move a great amount. The latch system was the same. I drive a Yukon 2011. Seat was installed in center and third row. (related vehicle information: model year=2011, make=yukon xl, model=GMC). This child seat problem happened on Monday, November 1, 2010.
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Child Seat problem of GMC Yukon
The VIN of this vehicle is 1GKEC16Z54_. Since first purchase, the ever present concerns , inherent in our general motors GMC Yukon xl, have grown; to whereby, they are safety, security, and well-being concerns; as yet to be addressed and corrected bybgeneral motors. For just one of the many, true concerns: the squeaking, clunking, locking steering, when turning: a) servuce bulletin number: 01863. B) NHTSA item numer: 10006616. C) summary description: lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type manuevers. As shared, this is only one of the numerous, ever present, safety, security, and well-being concerns; as yet to be addressed and corrected, by the general motors company
. Since first purchase, we have been ignored, led on, and misled, which created time expiration. Since the beginning, with the ever present concerns, we questioned the build quality of our general motors GMC Yukon xl; without any response!
safety, security, and well-being concerns should neither have a time limit nor constraints. This child seat issue occurred Jan. 1, 2010.
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Child Seat problem of Acura TL
The vehicle having this issue was a 2005 Acura Tl. The VIN of this Tl is 19UUA66295_. Baby trend, inc. Expedition elx travel system. Model: tj93412. Manufactured 06 24 2012 hh, lot & qty 31810809, ser#: cs 413181tj000809. One or both of the plastic locking paws that lock the seat to the base, have a tendancy to stay in the retracted position once the seat is removed from the base. The paws are designed to retract when the handle is pulled, releasing the car seat from the base. The problem is easily corrected by taking your finger and pulling the paw out of the retracted position, prior to putting the seat in the base. If this problem goes unnoticed the seat would not be properly locked into the base. This issue happened on Sat., Jun. 1, 2013.
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Child Seat problem of Acura Integra
The car involved was a 1999 Acura Integra. Kolcraft secura child carrier and car seat has a defect which can cause the child seat to not be properly restrained. It was 06/29/1999 when this child seat issue occurred.
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Child Seat problem of Honda CR-V
The vehicle is a 2013 Honda Cr-v. I was tightening the strap on my sons carseat ( peg perego viaggio 5-70) when a plastic piece broke off the seat and now I can no longer use the seat. They do not have a 24/7 hotline and the store I bought from went out of business so I am now without a carseat and wasted $300 + tax on a seat I only used for 6 months. The failure date was Aug. 4, 2012.
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Child Seat problem of Honda Odyssey
The vehicle involved was a 2003 Honda Odyssey. Failure of the latch strap on both of my sunshine radiansl model 16500 car seats. I will find the buckle on the latch strap opens/loosens which leaves the seat unlocked and not secure. I suspect that my toddler is kicking it open although I have not witnessed this event. This event has occurred 3 time on one seat and once on another seat. I called the company and they have replaced the superlatch/lower anchor strap on each of the two car seats. I am concerned because I have seen several forum posts of other consumers having the same issue with their radians. (your website did not have a model 16500 option when entering information, therefore I used the 18500 option which is a similar seat. )
(related vehicle information: model year=2003, make=odyssey, model=Honda). This child seat issue occurred 01/23/12.
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Child Seat problem of Hyundai Sonata
The car involved was a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. Booster seat. . . . It is a grow with you safety first. The tether in the rear of the seat, has totally braken away from the seat, and also lock and release mechinism sticks . So, when I put a heavier coat on my child, it takes me forever, to get it to release so its constantly squishing her. And of course, she's crying because its hurting her! also, it doesn't sit properly, its always leaning to one side, or the other! it hurts me to think with the issues @ hand, if we were in an accident, what might happen to my daughter! this was not a cheap car seat! a sincere thankyou! michigan
(related vehicle information: model year=2002, make=sonata, model=Hyundai). It was Sat., May. 8, 2010 when this child seat issue occurred.
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Child Seat problem of Hyundai Elantra
The vehicle having this issue was a 2004 Hyundai Elantra. The tether hook on our first years true fit premier car seat flattened so it will not connect to an anchor. It also will not properly stay connected to the car seat making it a projectile. (related vehicle information: model year=2004, make=elantra, model=Hyundai). This issue happened on Tuesday, May. 1, 2012.
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Child Seat problem of Infiniti J30
The car involved is a 1997 Infiniti J30. The VIN of this vehicle was PLEASE PRO_. The plastic harness retainer latch for the child safety seat broke off while the child was in the seat. Manufacturer was informed of the problem and wanted to remedy the problem, but the consumer did not trust this particular seat anymore. This issue happened on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003.
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Child Seat problem of Infiniti FX35
The vehicle is a 2004 Infiniti Fx35. Certified child passenger safety technician instructor had a hard time installing the infant seat using the latch system. The latch anchors were recessed too far into the seat.
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Child Seat problem of Jeep Grand Cherokee
The vehicle involved was a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The vehicle was an evenflo discovery 209 child restraint seat, manufactured June 2007. The child seat was being utilized in a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the lever that tightened the straps was fractured, causing the entire safety seat to become unusable. The failure occurred outside of the vehicle. The child was not in the safety seat at the time of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure date was 02/26/13.
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Child Seat problem of Jeep Grand Cherokee
The car involved is a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Keyfit 30 base won't stay tight, it slowly becomes loose and the lock looks sprung. When I compare the two locks there is a clear difference between the two sides. I've taken pictures to document the variation. This child seat issue occurred Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012.
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Child Seat problem of Kia Motor Soul
The vehicle was a 2013 Kia Motor Soul. Hi my name is [xxx], I have a registered evenflo discovery/ nurture infant car seat. This car seat has the safety latch that latches to the newer model vehicles and then the base. Then the carseat latches to the base. The carseat base and all then moves from side to side a great amount of distance and I also had an officer check it out and he said it is a default from the manufacture and I could be fined. I would like a refund please or at the least a new workable safe none moving carseat. I appreciate evenflo most everything with my babies but this carseat is a fluke and thank you. (related vehicle information: model year=2013, make=kia, model=soul) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). This child seat problem happened on 12/23/13.
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Child Seat problem of Kia Motor Optima
The car involved was a 2010 Kia Motor Optima. Purchased a sunshine kids radian xtsl and installed it rearfacing in the back center seat of a 2010 kia Optima. The latch loosens by itself, this was/is installed properly. (related vehicle information: model year=2010, make=optima, model=kia). It was Dec. 20, 2010 when this child seat issue occurred.
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Child Seat problem of Land Rover Range Rover
The vehicle involved is a 2009 Land Rover Range Rover l322. The reporting person owns a dorel juvenile group signature child seat, model 22-630-bil. The contact stated that the latch on the child safety seat was very difficult to push. He fears that it may be difficult to remove the child from the seat in the event of an emergency. The purchase date was unknown. The child seat is positioned in a 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. This problem occurred on April 19, 2009.
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Child Seat problem of Land Rover Discovery Ii
The car was a 2003 Land Rover Discovery Ii. I just bought a Land Rover discovery 2 series hse with 50,000 plus miles 2 weeks ago and just found out about the oil pump problem. My discovery is within the affected VIN# and already has the oil light on. So what's the update on this matter?? any recall from Land Rover????. This child seat issue occurred 07/11/2010.
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Child Seat problem of Lexus RX350
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is 2T2BK1BA6A_. On the 2010 Lexus Rx350 there is a design flaw with the wiper/washer system. When traveling with high winds or at high speeds the washers do not work on the upper part of the windshield, hence it can be difficult to see. This can be a saftey issue, especially when confronted with road spray in cold climates. There are no adjustment that can be made. It is a fixed nozzle. It was Monday, February 1, 2010 when this child seat issue happened.
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Child Seat problem of Lexus RX330
The VIN of the problem Rx330 is 2T2GA31U65_. My 2005 Lexus Rx330 dashboard has ripped open in several places. One is directly over my passenger side airbag! I bought this vehicle brand new and it has only 60,000 miles. It has been kept in a garage most of the time. This is a defect that has happen to other owners. Lexus should recall these dash boards and replace them. I have been told that it will cost me $1400. Dollars to replace it because it cannot be repaired due to the location over the airbag. The failure date was 06/08/2011.
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Child Seat problem of Lincoln Aviator
The vehicle is a 2003 Lincoln Aviator. Child safety seat questionnaire model number : 22-625-mgn/og2c. Mr scc.
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Child Seat problem of Mazda MAZDA5
The vehicle having this issue was a 2010 Mazda Mazda5. We have two sunshine kids radian xtsls manufactured in 09/10 and 10/10 (model # us19500) for our twins. They are installed rear-facing in our 2010 Mazda5 with super latch. On various occasions I have noticed that the super latch has become loose. At first I thought it was due to an installation error on my part, but I would tighten the super latch and have a great install and have the same problem occur. I'd say it's happened with both seats at least 3 times. I think my children are somehow bumping the buckle or resting their feet on it while we are traveling and this is loosening the buckle. It should not be this easy to loosen! I notice because the seats become very loose and there is no way that the super latch was not tight as I now check it every time I put my kids in the radians. I'm contacting diono today about replacement super latches but am very disappointed after reading online about there being over 100 complaints to the NHTSA about this problem that diono has not been required to issue a recall for their super latch. If I would have known that this seems to be a common problem with these seats, I would not have chalked up my initial problems with the super latch to an error on my part. I wonder how many other parents out there are doing that right now. (related vehicle information: model year=2010, make=mazda5, model=mazda5). This child seat problem happened on Tue., Dec. 27, 2011.
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Child Seat problem of Mazda MPV
The car was a 2000 Mazda Mpv. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was JM3LW28G5Y_. Since we purchased the vehicle, we have had a problems keeping our 2-year old's car seat secured properly. The seatbelts in the middle seats and rear seat will not tighten and/or loosen after buckling, causing the car seat to shift and move easily. I felt we must be doing something wrong and finally had an opportunity to return it to the dealer. After over and hour and throught the efforts of a service advisor and a lead service technician, it was determined there must be some sort of design flaw in the seatbelt which prevented the belts from locking properly. They also did not feel that installing a tether would remedy the problem to an appropriate degree of safety. They also called Mazda headquarters who informed them that yes, there is a design flaw in the seatbelts but they don't have a resolution at this time and they don't know when they will. The service advisors only recommendation to me is that I find another car seat that might work with these seats. Unfortunately, there are none. Thus, each time my family and I ride in the car, my 2-year old's life is at stake since we cannot safely install a car seat within this vehicle. Please provide me any information you can on seeking remedy to this problem. We will anxiously await your response.
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Child Seat problem of Mercedes Benz R Class
The vehicle was a 2007 Mercedes Benz r-class. Radian xtsl by sunshine kids. . . . Super latch mechanism coming loose very easily by 2 1/2 year old. (related vehicle information: model year=2007, make=mercedes, model=r class). The failure date was Fri., May. 13, 2011.
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Child Seat problem of Mercedes Benz S Class
The car involved was a 2001 Mercedes Benz S Class. When a passanger sits in the front seat their weight enables the air bags to work. However after they have sat and exited the vehicle the srs light comes on and disables the air bags. If the passanger sits in the seat and brings their legs as close to the front seat as possible the srs light will come on and disable the front air bags even though their is a person sitting in the front seat. This sensor is the child seat sensor on my 2001 Mercedes Benz 430s. This issue happened on Jun. 1, 2008.
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Child Seat problem of Mercury Milan
The car involved is a 2007 Mercury Milan. I purchased a sunshine kids radian xtsl convertible car seat in February, 2010. I just moved my child to a forward facing position, and the super latch lower anchor belt will not stay tightened. The belt loosens up every time I put my son in and take him out of the car seat. It also loosens up when he kicks the seat in front of him, just from the movement. This belt is defective and would not be effective in an accident at all. (related vehicle information: model year=2007, make=Mercury, model=milan). This child seat issue occurred January 27, 2012.
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Child Seat problem of Mercury Villager
The car was a 1999 Mercury Villager. The strap that went through the bottom of the seat came all the way through. The child was not secure.
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Child Seat problem of Mitsubishi Montero
The car involved is a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero. Infant car seat - costco touriva defective- arm cracked and fell out of socket with very little wear. It was September 12, 1999 when this child seat issue happened.
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Child Seat problem of Mitsubishi Montero
The car involved was a 1997 Mitsubishi Montero. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was JA4MR41R1V_. Child safety seat with the seat belt extended in proper locking mode the css still moves around on both sides. Gives more than 2 inches, which does not meet the fmvss of installing a childseat, (evenflo regular ultria), consumer has tried three different css in vehicle and nothing is compatible. This child seat problem happened on Oct. 6, 1998.
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Child Seat problem of Nissan Xterra
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 5N1AN08W45_. My 2005 Nissan Xterra had just under 100,000 miles on it. The transmission began to slip and there would be no power. I had it towed to Nissan and the radiator had leaked coolant into the transmission, destroying the transmission for about a 5,000 $ repair. Nissan offered no explanation other than "it happens", and after further research, found that I'm not the only case of this happening. Luckily for me, I was on a secluded state road when my transmission first slipped. Had I been on a freeway, I would have lost all power in a busy and unsafe location. It was Fri., May. 14, 2010 when this child seat issue happened.. Read more...
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Child Seat problem of Nissan Xterra
The car involved was a 2001 Nissan Xterra. Vehicle identification number (VIN): PLEASE PRO_. Child safety seat base will not separate from the seat. The manufacturer had been notified. It was 09/15/03 when this child seat issue occurred.
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Child Seat problem of SAAB 95
The car involved is a 2000 SAAB 9-5. My husband and I purchased a 2000 SAAB 9. 5 sedan. When I called SAAB to get a tether to install our child safety seat, they told me that due to a manufacturing problem, tethers were not available for an indefinte time. This puts our child at an unecessary serious risk in the event of an accident. Please help. Thank you. Alice fradin. This child seat problem happened on Thursday, May. 22, 2003.
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Child Seat problem of SAAB 95
The car involved was a 1999 SAAB 9-5. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was YS3EF48E8X_. 1999 SAAB did not come with bracket on rear deck to anchor child seat</a>. Owner manual stated upon request would install free. Vehicle did not come with bracket on rear deck to anchor a car seat. The failure date was 11/01/04.
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Child Seat problem of Saturn VUE
The vehicle is a 2005 Saturn Vue. : the contact stated the child safety seat buckle between the legs did not always fasten into place. Also, the tether strap loosened during a minor collision. The manufacturer was not contacted. This was a britax marathon, manufactured April 28, 2006. This child seat problem happened on Oct. 3, 2006.
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Child Seat problem of Saturn SL2
The vehicle having this issue was a 1996 Saturn Sl2. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 1G8ZJ5274T_. I am finding it difficult to find a child safety restraint seat to safely fit in the back seat of my Saturn. The back seat is at too much of an angle. The Saturn dealership said for legal reasons that they could not comment. I've spoken with other Saturn owners and they recommended stuffing books or towels between the car's back seat and the child's seat base to level out the base. This doesn't sound safe, but I have no other options. Any inputfrom you would be appreciated.
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Child Seat problem of Subaru Outback
There was no opportunity for failure. However, my husband and I purchased a 2007 Subaru Outback and neither of our car seats fit safely in the back seat of the vehicle. We have the peg perego infant seat and the britax marathon convertible seat. The sales manager, myself, my husband, and the manufacturer's representative could not get either seat to fit in properly. We had to return the car and purchase the more expensive tribeca. The car seat now fits securely in the back seat. This issue happened on November 11, 2006.
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Child Seat problem of Subaru Outback
The car was a 2000 Subaru Outback. The car seat is manufacturered by britax. It is a roundabout model. I have a 22 month old toddler who weighs 27 lbs and is about 32 inches tall. He can easily open the crotch latch. Britax makes and I bought a latch cover. He can also easily open the latch cover. The seat has a design defect if it can be easily opened by a young toddler. Dt. It was Sunday, October 27, 2002 when this child seat issue occurred.
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Child Seat problem of Suzuki Grand Vitara
The vehicle involved was a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is JS3TD62V9Y_. Dealer refuse to install rear child seat anchor.
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Child Seat problem of Suzuki Grand Vitara
The vehicle was a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. I had a carseat problem, and wrote this group once. And called twice. This is the second request. I recieved an e-mail reply from shannon milan who stated that she had forwarded my e-mail to tina foley, but I have heard nothing other than that. I would apprecaite some type of contact with a resolution if you need more details please reply to this message. Nlm.
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Child Seat problem of Toyota Tundra
The vehicle involved was a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The VIN of this Tundra is 5TBET34185_. - the contact stated that on 01/09/07 the news reported that evenflo discovery safety seat was not safe. The news report stated that the seat dislodged from the base, twisted and fell off. The news stated that the safety seat did't pass safety standards. The contact stated that she called evenflo ,and was told that the seat had not been recalled. The manufacturer told the contact that the seat was safe, and they will not reimburse her for the seat. It was Tuesday, January 9, 2007 when this child seat issue happened.
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Child Seat problem of Toyota Tundra
The car is a 2003 Toyota Tundra. VIN of the vehicle was 5TBRT34183_. I am a child passenger safety technician. I assisted a client today with the installation of a graco "cargo" child restraint model # 8487bel edom 08/31/04. In trying to install the seat in the passenger side rear outboard location of a Toyota Tundra access cab truck, I found it essentially impossible to secure the tether (top strap). The vehicle manual is poorly illustrated and the path for threading the strap behind the seat is impossible with the typical 2 inch hook type tether. Please review the manual & check the vehicle. I eventually installed the seat in the center with great difficulty using the instructions for the center tether installation. These instructions are really unacceptable. This child seat issue occurred Jan. 12, 2005.
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Child Seat problem of Volkswagen Passat
The car involved was a 2007 Volkswagen Passat. The VIN of this vehicle was WVWLK73C17_. Consumer has a britax regent classic child restraint (model # e9l39c5). The contact stated that the base of the safety seat does not properly secure in his 2007 Volkswagen Passat station wagon or in his 2004 Volkswagen Passat. The manufacturer was contacted. The manufactured date was November 10, 2005. This problem occurred on May. 23, 2007.
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Child Seat problem of Volkswagen Passat
The vehicle involved was a 2004 Volkswagen Passat. Webbing installed incorrectly through adjustor on latch on both sides, webbing installed twisted making adjustment of latch difficult
(related vehicle information: model year=2004, make=Volkswagen, model=passat). This problem occurred on Friday, October 24, 2008.
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Child Seat problem of Volvo V50
The vehicle was a 2007 Volvo V50. Took car seats to pacific safety council to check proper installation of two car seats. Technician found granddaughters seat (base) stuck in rear facing position. Would not return to forward facing position. Technician had seen issue before so we removed base, returned bar to proper position and attached car seat. This was done with my assistance. Did not want child returning home in improperly installed car seat. Called britax with problem and issue was not resolved. My concern is the safely of seat. Is it going to pop back into rear facing position during an accident or prior? was there a change made in newer models (after 05)? if not recalled, were they aware of issue?. It was Mar. 16, 2009 when this child seat issue occurred.
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Child Seat problem of Volvo S80
The vehicle having this issue was a 2002 Volvo S80. The VIN of this S80 is YV1TS92D72_. About two weeks ago, I attempted to install a child safety seat in my 2002 Volvo s-80. In order to do the job properly, I looked in my owners manual for the location of the lower anchorage system. On page 12 was the illustration and location of the anchors, but I was unable to find them in the car. The next Monday I called the dealership where I had purchased the car and was informed that sometimes Volvo didn't install this part. I was told to look in the wheel-well in the trunk. The part was not there. So, I was told to stop by the dealarship and they would take care of it. Several days later, I went to the dealership, and the mechanic couldn't find the anchor either. Some discusion transpired, after which I was told that my owners manual was in error, and that my car did not come with the lower anchorage system. It was going to cost about $100 to order and install the part. I was angry. Afterall, my owners manual showed the location of this system. How could Volvo make such an error? I called Volvo customer service to complain. I was read the following statement, "Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change specifications or design, without notice and incurring obligation. " as a result of this statement the company confirmed that they were not going to rectify this situation unless I paid for it, since they are not responsible for the contents of their owners manual. I leased this car in may, 2002, more than halfway through the model year. I seems to me that Volvo has the obligation to see that its owners manual is current at the time of delivery. Volvo is a brand that has earned its reputation through safety. I object to the fact that they Dodge their responsibilty for safety by hiding behind some legalize. It is the company's obligation to the consumer to see that either their car is delivered as stated, or to see that any erroneous statement and illustrations are removed from the manual. It was May. 27, 2003 when this child seat issue occurred.
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Child Seat problem of Audi A6
I purchased a 2002 Audi A6 as our "family car. " during the purchase process I inquired about the safety regulations in regards to the side airbags (rear seat) and child safety seats. I was told that as long as they were postioned properly that there was no danger to a child in a properly installed seat. Not long after recieving the vehicle, we found out the "family" was imminent. During my research into what child safety seat to purchase, I was shocked to find out that the dealership provided me with inaccurate information. I also found out that you are not supposed to place a rear-facing car seat in front of a fold down arm rest. This basically ruled out my entire back seat!! I began to work with Audi to solve the problem. I have spoken with the general manager, service manager and anyone who would listen. I realized just how ignorant they are on the subject and that I was sold this vehicle (with the upgrades/airbags) under false pretenses and inaccurate info from those who are supposed to know their cars. I have worked with the local fire department authorized to check the installation of car seats and we have found a solution. But I am not happy with the fact I must "find a solution" to a problem that should have never occured. Of course Audi will do anything I am willing to pay for, yet I don't feel I should be required to pay for their inaccurate information. They will not disable my rear airbags either! what course of action do you recommend? is there a way to have them disable my airbags? is there some way that I can make Audi take responsibilty for the knowledge, or lack there of with their employees?. It was 01/22/03 when this child seat issue occurred.
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Child Seat problem of BMW 535
The vehicle involved was a 2010 BMW 535i. The keyfit 30 base does not stay secured to the backseat. The lock appears sprung per the installer's opinion. This is the third time I've had them out to tighten the base and finally resorting to use a locking clip. This is highly dangerous and I can provide pictures if requested. It was 09/19/12 when this child seat issue occurred.
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Child Seat problem of BMW X5
The vehicle involved was a 2006 BMW X5. This complaint is regarding the sunshine kids monterey booster seat model no. Us15000 (which is not listed under make and model choices). The red shoulder belt guide has a slot on the middle of the bottom where you thread the belt through (unlike many other booster seats that have a slot on the back through which to thread the seat belt) and the shoulder belt often gets folded and stuck in the slot, making the shoulder belt loose if the child leans forward and then sits back. I often have to tell my child to pull the belt tight since it does not move freely through the guide. This child seat problem happened on Monday, Mar. 30, 2009.
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Child Seat problem of Buick Roadmaster
The vehicle involved was a 1999 Buick Roadmaster. Britax roundabout # 16109s;, correctly it does not give enough rough to place the child in the carseat. There is much more play without the fix kit to actually get the child in. Their 800 number they give will not allow you to speak to anyone. For a very expensive carseat, I am very dissapointed. Do I use it without the addtional harness or do I trash over $200? thank you.
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Child Seat problem of Buick Terraza
The car involved is a 2006 Buick Terraza. The VIN of this Terraza is 5GADV33196_. : the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the child safety seat's harness buckle was easily unbuckled by the contact's child. The contact notified the place where the safety seat was purchased, who suggested that the NHTSA be contacted. The child safety seat manufacturer was contacted who expressed that there were similar complaints about this issue, and offered to send a replacement harness buckle. The contact expressed concern that the child could easily unlatch the harness buckle, which may pose a safety risk in the event of a collision. This child seat issue occurred Wed., Sep. 6, 2006.
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Child Seat problem of Cadillac Escalade
The vehicle was a 2003 Cadillac Escalade. [xxx] parent was dropping student off at school (westwind elementary) and staff noticed a 2 year old not on a car seat. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). The failure date was Wednesday, December 11, 2013.
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Child Seat problem of Cadillac Escalade
The car involved was a 2007 Cadillac Escalade esv. The VIN of the car is 1GYFK66897_. I just like inform to whom it may concern I am owner of cadilac Escalade esv that I bought brand new back in December of 2006 , I would like to explain that this was by far my worst experience with any car that I have ever bought in my life in one year time the car sat at the dealer more than 3 months for many issues and defects and when I mean many I mean over 80 issues with the car and most important these cars have major defect on their bakes I had almost a serious accident when the two front calipers brakes failed and the was only 6 months in my hand since then it has had other brake failures and many other defects including wire harness to catch on fire this car is ticking time bomb waiting for something else to go wrong I am very disappointed with gm the manufacturer of Cadillac until today from day one it has had dead battery if you let it sit for more then 3 days from day one including engine light also from day one that they never were able to fix I am sorry to say this but these cars or very unsafe so body should talk to the manufacturer to fix these serious issues some body can get hurt from these problems thank you for your time. This child seat issue occurred Fri., Dec. 22, 2006.
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