Table 1 shows one common other/i am not sure related problems of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other/i Am Not Sure problems |
I discovered a potential safety defect while inspecting and preparing my graco turn2me child restraint for eventual forward-facing use. The seat is model 2170122, manufactured 08/26/2024. The physical snuglock/latch configuration of my seat appears inconsistent with graco’s published turn2me instructions and installation videos. The rear-facing snuglock lock-off/release mechanism shown by graco does not appear to be present or accessible on my seat. The gray inright lower-anchor/latch strap is routed through the blue rear-facing belt path and cannot be repositioned in the manner shown in graco’s instructions. I cannot move the lower-anchor system into its designated storage location or reroute it through the orange forward-facing belt path as required for forward-facing latch installation. This child restraint has been used to transport my child before I discovered the condition. There was no crash, fire, injury, or fatality associated with the discovery. I have stopped using the seat. I reported the issue directly to graco. Graco created case #52041838 and case #52041872, cross-referenced them for product safety review, and instructed me in writing to “refrain from using the product until further advice is given. ” I am requesting that NHTSA review this as a potential manufacturing/assembly or child-restraint safety defect. Photographs documenting the seat, lower-anchor routing, apparent snuglock discrepancy, and manufacturer label are available.