There is a danger of air deprivation, hyperthermia, and/or panic response to a child who has locked himself or herself into thecompartment, with the possibility of asphyxiation.

Wheels

Date Announced
MAY 11, 1992
Vehicles Affected
654,000
NHTSA Campaign #
92V065000
Summary
Children can accidentally lock themselves in the footwell area of the rear-facing third seat, or in the storage compartment in station wagons not equipped with an optional third seat. Once the compartment is closed it cannot be opened from the inside.
Actions
Replace the self-latching assembly currently used in the rear storage compartment with a latch assembly that can only be closed with a key.
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