| Issue ID | 1231601 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10785093 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 19/09/15 |
| Component | CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a recaro performance sport vibe (na) rearfacing infant seat, model number: 386. 01. Vibe. The seat was manufactured on september 24, 2014. The safety seat was being utilized in a 2013 ford f-150 limited. The contact stated that the latch that adjusted with the height of the child could be easily manipulated by a child. The vehicle was in motion when the failure was experienced. The contact pulled the vehicle over immediately to readjust the harness. The failure was persistent. The contact also stated that the child was able to reach the latch, which was often changed due to the child using his body weight. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The purchase date was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAWRENCEVILLE , GA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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