What NHTSA investigated
Summary of information from manufacturer:seats with broken hinges stillpass minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 213,CHILD restraint systems, section 5.1.3.1 child restraint systemsother than rear-facing ones and car beds.analysis:a review was conducted of all available information andit appears that in all instances of seat hinge breakage of whichkolcraft was aware, kolcraft provided the consumer with a new modelwith a stronger hinge.since no injuries have occurred and since theseat passes the minimum safety standards, there appears to be nocompromise to safety for children using these seats.proposed action:close this preliminary evaluation.===
Vehicles covered
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kolcraft | KOLCRAFT | 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.