Large Recall NHTSA · 98C003000 Reported February 17, 1998

Evenflo/handle slippage

Evenflo Company, Inc. · Child Seat · 800,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98C003000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Evenflo Company, Inc.
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
800,000
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
February 17, 1998

Defect Summary

Equipment description: on my way infant car seat/carrier (model 207) and on my way travel system (model 492) infant car seat/carrier with stroller base. the red push button assembly on each side of the seat that is used to latch and adjust the carrying handle can unexpectedly release and cause the seat to flip forward.

Safety Consequence

The latches on these car seat carriers can release without warning, resulting in injuries to children, including bruises, concussions, and skull fractures. the injuries occurred to both restrained and unrestrained children.

Corrective Action

Evenflo will provide a free repair kit to owners of the seats.

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 98C003000 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 98C003000

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

What is recall 98C003000?

NHTSA recall 98C003000 was issued by Evenflo Company, Inc. on February 17, 1998. It addresses: Evenflo/handle slippage. The recall affects approximately 800,000 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 98C003000 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.