Safety Recall NHTSA · 08C006000 Reported March 28, 2008

Incomplete handle release assembly

Evenflo Company, Inc. · N/A · 1,038 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08C006000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Evenflo Company, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,038
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
March 28, 2008

Defect Summary

Evenflo is recalling 1,038 discovery infant child restraints, models 3021769z and 3021854z, manufactured on february 4, 2008. due to a manufacturing variability, some units may have been produced without complete assembly of the release handle located on the back of the seat.

Safety Consequence

Under certain conditions, the seat may become separated from the base, potentially resulting in serious injury to the child.

Corrective Action

Evenflo will notify owners and offer a free replacement seat. owners should contact evenflo toll-free at 1-800-233-5921 to obtain a replacement seat. owners and caregivers should continue using the seat in the vehicle without the convenience base while waiting for the replacement seat to arrive. the recall began on april 1, 2008. model numbers that do not begin with "302" and end with a "z" are not included in this campaign.

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 08C006000 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 08C006000

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

What is recall 08C006000?

NHTSA recall 08C006000 was issued by Evenflo Company, Inc. on March 28, 2008. It addresses: Incomplete handle release assembly. The recall affects approximately 1,038 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 08C006000 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.