Fmvss 213/seat shell cracks
Defect Summary
Certain evenflo tribute and tribute 5 rear-facing infant child restraints with model nos beginning with 378 or 379, manufactured between september 8 and september 22, 2005. the plastic material in a specific area on each side wall was incompletely bonded during the molding of the seat shell which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat shell can crack, possibly resulting in injury to the child.
Corrective Action
Evenflo will automatically send a replacement seat to all registered owners. the recall began october 7, 2005. owners may contact evenflo parentlink at 800-233-5921 or visit their website at www.tributecarseat.com.
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Other recalls from Evenflo Company, Inc. or involving Child Seat.
FAQ: Recall 05C005000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05C005000?
NHTSA recall 05C005000 was issued by Evenflo Company, Inc. on October 18, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 213/seat shell cracks. The recall affects approximately 6,055 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 05C005000 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.