Child Seat Tether Strap Problems in popular cars
Child Seat Tether Strap problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Child Seat Tether Strap problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Chevrolet Venture
The car was a 2000 Chevrolet Venture. The VIN of this Venture is 1GNDX03E2Y_. Child "safety" seat is inadequate. Child can easily pull apart restraint. This issue happened on Tue., Feb. 20, 2001.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Chevrolet Venture
The car involved was a 1998 Chevrolet Venture. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Chevrolet Venture is 1GNDX03E4W_. The built in child safety restraints in the middle seats of the van are defective. The latch which goes across the child's chest, pops open when tugged on. This occurs on both restraints (one restraint has not been used) which makes me believe that it is a manufacturer's defect.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Chrysler Town & Country
The car involved was a 1996 Chrysler town and country. The VIN of this vehicle was 1C4GP64LXT_. Consumer states the 2-child seat booster harness and straps buckle doesn't work properly. Manufacturer has been notified. The failure date was 07/15/2002.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Dodge Stratus
The car was a 1997 Dodge Stratus. I have an evenflo medallion v convertable car seat, model# 254191p2, manufactured 1/25/00. This particular model has a plastic harness tie that goes across the chest that the shouldar straps slide into. My son can very easily slide it off and get out of the straps. I have called evenflo 9/11/01 and spoke to jenny requesting they send me something that snaps together to replace it. She told me they do not make one for this particular model (even though it is their top of the line model, according to their website)but she can send me a new plastic clip so it will take him longer to get it off. I'm sorry but this is unacceptable, they make them for some models, but not all. I paid over $100. 00 for this seat and as far as I'm concerned, it will not protect my son in case of an accident because this company doesn't care about all of their consumers, only those that buy particular models. I am asking you to find out why!!! please feel free to call, write or e-mail me if you need more info. Thanks for your time.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Dodge Ram 1500
The VIN of this Ram 1500 is 1D7RB1GP9A_. Child seat tether strap anchor rings on installed on 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab. The owner's manual clearly states in the child restraint installation sequence on page 75 paragraph 3 "pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint and through the loop of webbing behind the child seat" paragraph 4 states "route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center seat, and attach to the hooks to the metal ring" on page 76 as pictured item 1 the inner anchor strap ring(s) clearly shows the required anchor ring for the attachment of the child seat tether hook. The required 3 tether loop straps are installed as required but do not have the required metal anchor rings on either strap in order to attach the child car seat tether hook. This is a major safety issue for anyone wishing to properly install a child car/booster seat which has a tether strap for use. There is a major difference between the 2004 and 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab child restraint upper tether straps. The 2004 model year does have the inner anchor strap ring(s) installed for attaching the child seat tether strap hook. The part number for the 2004 upper tether strap is 55350981-ab. The 2010 model upper tether strap is 52029441-aa. If you put these two parts side by side the mounting of the brackets appear to be the same as far as mounting is concerned in the vehicle. The bracket for the 2004 model appears to be shorter in length than the 2010 model but the overall length of the parts are about the same. The webbing material on the 2010 model is made of a heavier quality (coarse thread) webbing material and the 2004 model has a webbing material (fine thread) similar to standard seat belt material. Complaint beyond 2000 characters. Updated 02/09/11. This issue happened on 01/15/2010.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Ford Windstar
The car involved was a 2002 Ford Windstar. Consumer called complaining about having problems with the evenflo child seat model #25804167, dom 01/05/2002. The manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call. The rear buckle which held the left harness unbuckled by itself every time child will lean forward. The failure date was 08/25/2003.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Ford Windstar
The car is a 1998 Ford Windstar. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 2FMM514OWB_. Child weighing 33 pounds sits in the built-in child seatin which harness is too high, and does not protect the child correctly. Please provide further information. This child seat tether strap issue occurred February 8, 2000.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of GMC Envoy
The car involved was a 2003 GMC Envoy. There was crash involved with this problem. While sitting in traffic consumer's vehicle was struck in the rear, causing it to strike a another vehicle in the rear. Consumer sustained torn ligaments in the neck. Rear middle seat position seat belt holding a css became detached almost dislodging the css which was anchored at the top by a tether strap attached to the seat. The latch plate came out of the buckle. Son can not reach the buckle when seat in the css. Vehicle not totaled in the crash. Estimated speed at impact was 30 mph. Just minor damage to the rear bumper and hatch. Striking vehicle under road the Envoy. Dealer inspected buckle and could not duplicate the issue of a possible false latching. Cw. It was 04/12/04 when this child seat tether strap issue happened.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Acura MDX
The car involved is a 2001 Acura Mdx. VIN of the vehicle was 2HNYD18631_. Seatbelts do not work properly for a booster seat. Cosumer feels there's a defect in the way they were made. Seat will slide 7 to 9 inches in a collision. Consumer states booster seat is a common model manfactured by century products, the seat belt strap goes through the back of the booster seat to install it, because the seat belt buckle of the vehicle is not on a small strap like those in the second row seating that allows it to move to a vertical position, consumer states unable to get booster seat to install properly, the buckle will not rotate back far enough and the booster seat when buckled in as tight as possible will move 7-9 inches, consumer has taken the vehicle to the local police dept. And an officer who is certified could not make the installation either, consumer then took vehicle to dealership and could not provide a solution ,except for trying a locking clip on the belts but that did not work either. This child seat tether strap issue occurred 05/12/01.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Honda Ridgeline
The car involved is a 2007 Honda Ridgeline. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 2HJYK16237_. The vehicle was a 2007 Honda ridge line truck. The contact tested three child safety seats to ensure that the tether strap would work properly. The child safety seat inspector attempted to install the child safety seat ,and stated that the tether failed to lock. The contact attempted to call the dealer and was unsuccessful. The contact stated that this was a safety risk. This issue happened on Feb. 28, 2007.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Honda Pilot
The vehicle involved was a 2007 Honda Pilot. Plastic part on the tether strap (to adjust it) broke
(related vehicle information: model year=2007, make=Honda, model=pilot). It was Sunday, Jul. 13, 2008 when this child seat tether strap issue happened.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Hyundai Elantra
The car was a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. Complaint regarding the tether locks attached to the back seat of the car that holds the car seat. While taking a turn, consumer's son fell off from car seat. Upon inspection of consumer, it was found that tether lock which hold car seat had broken. This child seat tether strap problem happened on 07/05/04.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Infiniti Q45
The vehicle was a 2001 Infiniti Q45. Child safety seat failure, harness adjuster fails to properly tighten. This child seat tether strap problem happened on Wednesday, September 1, 2004.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Jeep Cherokee
The car is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Jeep Cherokee is 1J4FF48SX1_. Consumer received a recall notice(04c002000) regarding the harness straps!! no parts were available. This issue happened on October 29, 2004.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Mazda Protege
The vehicle involved was a 1996 Mazda Protege. My problem is the plastic part I hook the two the two straps together with. My 2 year old son is capable of removing this. He is then only secured in with 3 points on the seat. I would like to know how to proceed with concern. I have spoken to evenflo. I didnt receive the help to resolve my problem.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Mitsubishi Lancer
The vehicle involved was a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. Crash was involved with this problem. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Mitsubishi Lancer is JA3AJ86E13_. Was in a 45 mph rear end collision. Air bags did not deploy, back seat passenger seat belt and tether clip failed. Sons car seat hit the back of passenger seat, luckily I had already dropped in off at day care. It was Thursday, April 14, 2005 when this child seat tether strap issue happened.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Mitsubishi Lancer
The car is a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. The adjustor for the top tether cracked in half. Had to pay britax for a new one plus shipping. Then I found out that this is happening to others with marathons
serial: e9w0672008780
model: e9w0672
batch: 507735
dom: 03/10/05
I think this may require a advisory recall. It is not right to make someone pay for a new strap for a piece that should have lasted the full 6 year life span of the seat!
(related vehicle information: model year=1999, make=Mitsubishi, model=lancer). This child seat tether strap problem happened on Tue., Jan. 15, 2008.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Nissan Murano
The vehicle involved is a 2006 Nissan Murano. Consumer owns a 2006 dorel child seat, model 22-209 abr (na). The seat was manufactured on April 16, 2006. The contact stated that all the connections on the seat were corroded. The straps were becoming unglued and unstable, which was a potential safety hazard. She only had the seat for one year and it was only used approximately a dozen times; therefore, it should not be worn. The contact was unsuccessful in her attempt to speak with a dorel representative. The purchase date was unknown. This problem occurred on Apr. 9, 2008.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Nissan Altima
The vehicle was a 2004 Nissan Altima. The adjuster to loosen/tighten top tether cracked. (related vehicle information: model year=2004, make=Nissan, model=altima). This problem occurred on February 15, 2008.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Subaru Outback
The vehicle is a 1999 Subaru Outback. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Subaru Outback is 4S3BG6845X_. Concern regarding the top tether for the child's car seat that is mounted on the ceiling of the car. The consumer installed three car seats in the backseat of the vehicle and the top tethers were mounted to the provided mounts. Visibility out of the rear window was hindered greatly due to the position of the tethers. The consumer would like to know why the top tethers cannot be remounted behind the rear seats as they are in the sedan. This problem occurred on 06/01/2004.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Subaru Impreza
VIN of the vehicle was JF1GF4851X_. Consumer owns a 1999 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated while trying to install car seat in order to use the tether strap a mounting bracket has to be installed. Subaru insisted that contact pay for this bracket, he felt that this was a safety issue, and she should not have to pay for this. He was going to purchase this mounting bracket because for the safety of his child, but he felt that this was something that the manufacturer should do. The vehicle was purchased on August 27, 2005. This child seat tether strap issue occurred Saturday, August 27, 2005.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Toyota Land Cruiser
The car was a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. Consumer needed to order a part for installation of a child safety seat, the information was very difficult to obtain. The consumer feels that the manufacturer should have information available to consumers as well as the dealers to install this important component that is used to secure a child safety seat.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Toyota Camry
The car involved was a 2004 Toyota Camry. Britax, marathon, model # e9l0605, dom 05/19/ 2003. Consumer received recall 04c-002000 for replacement of straps. No parts were available. Consumer received the straps three months later. This problem occurred on Wednesday, September 29, 2004.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Volkswagen Passat
The vehicle was a 2000 Volkswagen Passat. Britax, model # e900232/72501, the child was inside of the car seat and the mechanism holding the strap straight failed. Consumer contacted the manufacturer. This issue happened on Tuesday, August 24, 2004.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Volvo V70
The car involved was a 2001 Volvo V70xc. Harness adjuster lever on child safety seat can be easily opened resulting in a loose restraint. The child was able to pull back the velcro and easily reach the lever when it was secured properly in the seat. Once the lever the lever was pulled up, the belts became loose. (model/wizard e9l0742/serial#e9l07423601).
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of Volvo S60
The vehicle is a 2003 Volvo S60. The VIN of the problem S60 is PLEASE FIL_. Consumer received a recall notice(04c002000) regarding the the harness strap, there were no parts available!!!!!!!!!!. This child seat tether strap problem happened on October 18, 2004.
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Child Seat Tether Strap problem of BMW 740
The car involved was a 2000 BMW 740il. The VIN of the problem 740 is WBAGJ8325W_. Consumer received a recall notice(NHTSA 04c002000) for the car seat strap webbing. No parts available. Britax e920606 marathon oct 27 2003. This child seat tether strap issue occurred Wednesday, October 13, 2004.
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