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2008 Toyota HIGHLANDER Seat Belts Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	804830
Internal NHTSA #	10345693
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2008
File date	04/07/10
Component	SEAT BELTS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	During a recent road trip visiting family, my son was riding in the third row seat in our toyota highlander. Shortly before arriving at his grandparents, he told me that he had become twisted in his seatbelt. As we were within 10 minutes of our destination, i told him that i would handle the situation when we arrived. A few minutes later he said that the belt was getting tighter and i asked him if i needed to stop and he said that would be a good idea. Before i could get stopped (less that a block), he indicated that he was having trouble breathing. When i looked back, i was startled to find that the seat belt had become wrapped around his neck and had ratcheted back in, pinning his neck back against the side of the car. Even after stopping, i was unable to pulled the seat belt out to get it out from around my son's neck -- he was strangling in front of my eyes. Fortunately, i was in a city with residents close by, one of which heard me screaming and running door to door, who brought out a kitchen knife to cut the belt and release my son. I realize that these ratchet-type seat belts are designed as a safety feature in the third row seat of many makes and models, however, feel that this design also presents a strangulation concern. In cases such as mine, there was no way to get the seat belt released and if this had occur while on rural roads or the interstate, the availability of a knife would have been more difficult to come by. I feel that either an emergency release button should be designed for the ratchet seat belts or consumers need to be aware of the potential for strangulation and advised to carry scissors for this possibility. I have voiced my concerns to toyota and they are replacing the seat belt free of charge, however, i feel that it is important that individuals be aware of this possibility and be prepared.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	57000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO
VIN pattern	JTEES41A782XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	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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Vehicle speed	25
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2008 Toyota HIGHLANDER Seat Belts Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Toyota HIGHLANDER Seat Belts Problems, Complaints and Defects

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