Safety Recall NHTSA · 10C005000 Reported October 13, 2010

Cracks near the central harness adjuster

Q: What is recall 10C005000?

NHTSA recall 10C005000 was issued by Evenflo Company, Inc. on October 13, 2010. It addresses: Cracks near the central harness adjuster. The recall affects approximately 13,792 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Evenflo Company, Inc. · N/A · 13,792 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

10C005000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Evenflo Company, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

13,792

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

October 13, 2010

Defect Summary

Evenflo is recalling certain maestro child restraint systems with model numbers beginning with 310 and built from november 24, 2009, through april 9, 2010. these seats fail to conform to the structural integrity requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, a crack may form at the front of the seat adjacent to the harness adjuster causing the child not to be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Evenflo will provide owners and care givers a reinforcement plate along with repair instructions free of charge. the safety recall began on october 15, 2010. owners may contact evenflo toll-free at 1-800-233-5921.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Evenflo Company, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 10C005000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 10C005000

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

What is recall 10C005000?

NHTSA recall 10C005000 was issued by Evenflo Company, Inc. on October 13, 2010. It addresses: Cracks near the central harness adjuster. The recall affects approximately 13,792 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 10C005000 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.