Unlatching of the carry handle

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Evenflo vehicles. Closed 23 January 2004.

Investigation
PE03040
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
22 August 2003
Closed
23 January 2004

What NHTSA investigated

The on my way is a rear facing infant car seat that is designed for infant children.it is equipped with a carry handle and may also be used outside of a vehicle as an infant carrier (refer to figure 1 on page two).this investigation was opened on august 22, 2003 based on 60 consumer reports alleging sudden and unexpected unlatching of the carry handle on seats produced after july 27, 1997.ODI concludes from the available data and the indication of a declining trend in reports that further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached summary report.

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
Evenflo207 (ON MY WAY)Model year not recorded

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.