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1996 Volkswagen Jetta Child Seat Problems

2 owner-reported child seat complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
May 2000Oct 1996
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (2)

mediumCHILD SEAT
Filed: May 2000

THIS IS TO REPORT A PROBLEM WITH A KOLCRAFT CAR SEAT, HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CAR. THE FABRIC COVER ON THE SHIELD CAN BE REMOVED EASILY BY MY BABY, AND 2 CLIPS COME OFF WHICH ARE A CHOKING HAZARD. THE BABY CAN ALSO TURN THE PART WHICH HOLDS THE SHIELD ON, SO IT IS FREE TO SWING UP OR DOWN, AND COULD SERIOUSLY HURT HIM IN AN ACCIDENT. HE IS 19 MONTHS OLD, BUT HAS BEEN ABLE TO DO THIS FOR A WHILE. HE WEIGHS 24 POUNDS, AND THIS SEAT IS INTENDED TO BE USED FOR A CHILD UP TO 40 POUNDS. *AK

NHTSA #: 722553
mediumCHILD SEAT
Filed: Oct 1996

CONSUMER HAD CHILD SAFETY SEAT ATTACHED TO THE LAP SEAT BELT, THE LATCH CAME APART WHILE CONSUMER TURNED A CORNER. *AK

NHTSA #: 803770

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