Child Seat Related Problems of the 2003 Lexus LX470

Table 1 shows one common child seat related problems of the 2003 Lexus LX470.

Table 1. Child Seat related problems of Lexus LX470

Problem Category Number of Problems
Child Seat problems
1

Child Seat problem

Incompatibility with higher-weight-limit harnessed child restraints and vehicle anchorage systems. Specifically tether anchor weight limits. Most vehicles have a 40 lb. Weight limit for tether anchorage (as mandated in fmvss 213), while there are several cr on the market whose harnessed weight limit exceeds 40 lbs, up to 80 lbs (specifically the husky, marathon & wizard models by britax). The cr mfr states that the cr must be tethered above 50 lbs. While the vehicle mfrs state a 40 lb weight limit on tether anchorages.



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