Buckle may be difficult to unlatch
Defect Summary
Evenflo company, inc. (evenflo) is recalling certain convertible and harnessed child restraints, models momentum 65 (including lx and dlx), chase (including lx, dlx, and select), maestro (including performance), symphony (including 65, lx, 65 e3, and dlx), snugli all-in-one, snugli booster, titan 65, sureride dlx, and secure kid (including lx, dlx, 100, 300, and 400). the affected seats have model number prefixes of 306, 308, 310, 329, 345, 346, 371 or 385. the defect involves difficulty in unlatching the harness buckle. in the convertible car seats and harnessed booster seats, the buckle may become stuck in a latched condition so that it cannot be opened by depressing the buckle's release button.
Safety Consequence
It may be difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.
Corrective Action
Evenflo notified registered owners in april 2014. the company will start providing replacement buckles along with installation instructions in april 2014. owners may contact evenflo at 1-800-490-7591 or online at www.buckle.evenflo.com. note: for a complete list of the production dates of the affected seats, please click on "associated documents" and then "defect notice(part 573)." not all seats within the date ranges listed are included, so consumers should contact evenflo at the number or website listed here with the seat's model and date of manufacture to confirm that their seat is included.
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FAQ: Recall 14C003000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14C003000?
NHTSA recall 14C003000 was issued by Evenflo Company, Inc. on April 3, 2014. It addresses: Buckle may be difficult to unlatch. The recall affects approximately 1,368,649 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 14C003000 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.