Safety Recall NHTSA · 16C003000 Reported February 18, 2016

Central front adjuster may be loosened by child

Evenflo Company, Inc. · Child Seat · 56,247 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16C003000
Manufacturer Campaign
Transitions CFA
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
56,247
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
February 18, 2016
Completion Rate
25.16

Defect Summary

Evenflo company, inc. (evenflo) is recalling certain transitions 3-in-1 combination booster seats, model numbers 34411686, 34411695, and 34411029, produced from december 18, 2014, through january 29, 2016. the central front adjuster (cfa) button that is used to loosen the seat's internal harness may be within the child's reach, allowing the child to activate the cfa and loosen the internal harness.

Safety Consequence

If the internal harness is not tightened snugly around the child, the child would be at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Evenflo will notify owners and provide a remedy kit that includes a newly-designed seat pad and cfa assembly, free of charge. owners may contact evenflo at www.transitions.evenflo.com or 1-800-233-5921. the recall began on march 14, 2016. note: this safety issue only impacts the use of the seat in the forward-facing harnessed booster (22-65 lbs. And 28-50 in.) configuration.

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 16C003000 or campaign Transitions CFA.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16C003000

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

What is recall 16C003000?

NHTSA recall 16C003000 was issued by Evenflo Company, Inc. on February 18, 2016. It addresses: Central front adjuster may be loosened by child. The recall affects approximately 56,247 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 16C003000 or the manufacturer campaign number Transitions CFA. 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.