Safety Recall NHTSA · 16C007000 Reported September 7, 2016

Child can access/loosen harness adjustment button

Evenflo Company, Inc. · Child Seat · 29,742 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16C007000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Evenflo Company, Inc.
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
29,742
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
September 7, 2016
Completion Rate
6.25

Defect Summary

Evenflo company, inc. (evenflo) is recalling certain evolve 3-in-1 combination booster seats, model number 34411700 manufactured february 26, 2015, to february 9, 2016 and model number 34411741 manufactured may 27, 2015, to february 9, 2016. the affected seats have a button for adjusting the harness tightness. the child in the seat can access this button and loosen the harness without the caregiver's knowledge.

Safety Consequence

If the child is able to loosen the harness, they may not be properly secured in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Evenflo will notify the registered owners, and will provide a remedy kit with a replacement harness adjustment button, free of charge. the recall began on september 28, 2016. owners may contact evenflo at www.evolve.evenflo.com or 1-800-233-5921.

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 16C007000 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 16C007000

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

What is recall 16C007000?

NHTSA recall 16C007000 was issued by Evenflo Company, Inc. on September 7, 2016. It addresses: Child can access/loosen harness adjustment button. The recall affects approximately 29,742 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 16C007000 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.