Evenflo Titan 65 Child Seat Recall

Source: NHTSA · United States

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Evenflo Company, Inc. is recalling certain Titan 65 child seats due to potential missing tether straps, which may increase injury risk in a crash, affecting over 64,000 units.

What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss

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What Happened

Evenflo Company, Inc. is recalling certain Titan 65 child seats because they may have been manufactured without a tether strap, which could fail to adequately protect a child in a crash.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves Evenflo Titan 65 child seats with model numbers CS200312198, CS200311198, 3712198, and 3711198. Approximately 64,031 units are affected. The model year is listed as 9999, and this applies to the EVENFLO make and TITAN model. The NHTSA campaign number is 26C001000.

What You Should Do

Owners should inspect their child seat for a tether strap. If needed, contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921 to receive a free tether strap with installation instructions. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 13, 2026.

Why This Matters

A missing tether strap may not provide adequate protection for a child during a crash, potentially increasing the risk of injury and underscoring the importance of proper child seat safety features.

Source

Attributed to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) with campaign number 26C001000.

Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NHTSA vehicle recall.

What is this NHTSA vehicle recall about?
Evenflo Company, Inc. is recalling certain Titan 65 child seats due to potential missing tether straps, which may increase injury risk in a crash, affecting over 64,000 units.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with NHTSA for the most current geographic scope.
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