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Preliminary Evaluation · Closed

Harness Slippage

Action number
PE10009
Opened
Mar 5, 2010
Closed
Jul 2, 2010
Outcome
Recall 11C001000

Manufacturer: Dorel Juvenile Group

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 11C001000.

Campaign 11C001000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on two reports from the same consumer alleging the center front adjuster (CFA) on two different Dorel Vantage child seats would not hold the harness securely.The consumer reported that after adjustment of the harness the CFA did not close completely, allowing the harness webbing to slip through the CFA.ODI is upgrading this investigation based on information provided by Dorel and additional consumer reports on other model Dorel child seats.

Vehicles under investigation

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.