installing a 3rd row seat

[Chrissy]

I have a 2002 tahoe that doesn't have a 3rd seat factory installed. Is it structurally safe to install one now? The dealer says they won't do it. Does anyone know why?

[Caviller]

Manufacturers generally do not want the liability with adding things like new seats.

Here is one company that makes such a product:

www.littleseats.com/ (http://www.littleseats.com/)

Here are some comments about their claims:

groups.yahoo.com/group/CP...essage/173 (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CPSPList/message/173)

groups.yahoo.com/group/CP...essage/179 (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CPSPList/message/179)

groups.yahoo.com/group/CP...essage/288 (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CPSPList/message/288)

groups.yahoo.com/group/CP...essage/292 (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CPSPList/message/292)

Personally, I would be very reluctant to put a passenger in an aftermarket seat. I'd also be reluctant to put a passenger in any 3rd row seat that is extremely close to the rear hatch. That eliminates almost everything except extended wheelbase minivans, Suburbans, Excursions and a very few others.

Darren