Large Recall NHTSA · 00C015000 Reported March 28, 2000

Evenflo/seat base positioning posts

Evenflo Company, Inc. · N/A · 164,144 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00C015000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
164,144
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
March 28, 2000

Defect Summary

Equipment description: this recall affects the "convenience base" of the seat only. evenflo has discovered that after repeated use by consumers, two alignment posts in the on my way position right base can become bent.

Safety Consequence

If the posts are bent, consumers may have difficulty installing the carrier onto the base. bent posts could also interfere with proper latching of the carrier to the base preventing the child from being properly restrained in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with metal clips which can be easily installed over the plastic post. these clips prevent the posts from bending.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Evenflo Company, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00C015000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00C015000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00C015000?

NHTSA recall 00C015000 was issued by Evenflo Company, Inc. on March 28, 2000. It addresses: Evenflo/seat base positioning posts. The recall affects approximately 164,144 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Evenflo Company, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00C015000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.