Exovest locking mechanism slipping during use

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2024Vests forum

When the over-centre latch lock slips out of position, release the latch, slide out the rods, and clean both the rods and the inside of the lock with alcohol.
After cleaning, tighten the nut on the inside of the latch by one-eighth of a turn, and if the problem persists, continue tightening in incremental one-eighth turn adjustments.
The locking mechanism can fail repeatedly even with light loads and careful use, and replacement parts are available from the manufacturer.
Some users report the clasp snapping after the vest has been repaired for other defects, suggesting potential durability issues with the locking assembly.

The temporary fix through nut tightening may only resolve the problem short-term for some users.
Reports of repeated failures come from a small number of users and may not represent widespread manufacturing defects.
No systematic testing data provided regarding the extent of the problem or which production batches are affected.