Large Recall NHTSA · 03C005000 Reported June 27, 2003

Evenflo/infant restraint/belt hook damage

Evenflo Company, Inc. · Child Seat · 236,384 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03C005000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
236,384
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
June 27, 2003

Defect Summary

Cozy carrier infant restraint manufactured between november 7, 2001, and august 30, 2002. deformation or damage can occur to the base hooks on the convenience base during vehicle installation.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the child may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Evenflo will provide consumers with free upgrade kits. owner notification began june 25, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact evenflo at 800-233-5921 or visit their website at www.cozycarry.com.

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 03C005000 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 03C005000

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

What is recall 03C005000?

NHTSA recall 03C005000 was issued by Evenflo Company, Inc. on June 27, 2003. It addresses: Evenflo/infant restraint/belt hook damage. The recall affects approximately 236,384 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Evenflo Company, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03C005000 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.