Large Recall NHTSA · 97C019000 Reported June 23, 1997

Evenflo/harness adjuster

Q: What is recall 97C019000?

NHTSA recall 97C019000 was issued by Evenflo Company, Inc. on June 23, 1997. It addresses: Evenflo/harness adjuster. The recall affects approximately 150,195 vehicles , with the defect involving the Child Seat 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. · Child Seat · 150,195 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97C019000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Evenflo Company, Inc.

Component

Child Seat

Vehicles Affected

150,195

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

June 23, 1997

Defect Summary

Equipment description: child restraint seats, model numbers beginning with 219, 224, 225, and 229 manufactured from october 14, 1996 through february 6, 1997. these seats do not comply with fmvss no. 213, "child restraint systems," which limits head excursion.

Safety Consequence

Slippage of the harness webbing can occur which can result in loosening of the harness straps during a vehicle crash increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Evenflo will provide a harness adjuster retrofit kit and detailed instructions to owners.

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 97C019000 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 97C019000

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

What is recall 97C019000?

NHTSA recall 97C019000 was issued by Evenflo Company, Inc. on June 23, 1997. It addresses: Evenflo/harness adjuster. The recall affects approximately 150,195 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 97C019000 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.