Side impact performance
Defect Summary
Evenflo is recalling 1,000,000 models 390, 391, 534, and 552 discovery car seats or associated travel systems manufactured from april 2005 through january 2008. in recent laboratory tests conducted by evenflo and nhtsa to evaluate the performance of these seats in high impact side collisions, it was revealed that the car seat could potentially become separated from its base under these conditions.
Safety Consequence
Serious injury or death could result if the car seat became separated from its base.
Corrective Action
Evenflo will notify registered owners and provide a free supplemental dual-hook fastener to ensure that the car seat remains attached to its base in a high impact side collision similar to those in the recent tests. the recall began on february 4, 2008. to obtain the free fastener, owners should call evenflo at 1-800-356-2229 between 8 am and 5 pm est or order online at their website at www.evenflo.com/discovery.
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FAQ: Recall 08C002000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 08C002000?
NHTSA recall 08C002000 was issued by Evenflo Company, Inc. on January 31, 2008. It addresses: Side impact performance. The recall affects approximately 1,000,000 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 08C002000 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.