NHTSA Complaint #544510 — 1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

CHILD SEAT issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	544510
Vehicle	1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Component	CHILD SEAT
Date Filed	March 29, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

INTEGRATED CHILD SAFETY SEATS LOCKING MECHANISMS ON THE SEATBELTS JAM REPEATIDLY FROM DEBRIS THAT ENTERS INTO RECEPTICLE, DUE TO DESIGN FLAW. CHILD SUFFERED WHEN BELT TIGHTENED AND WAS TURNING BLUE/COULD NOT BREATH. RECALL ON COMPONENT DUE TO DEFECT, NOT NOTIFIED IN TIME.

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