Automotive Safety Program

05/26/2026

Visit Greene County Child Passenger Safety Technicians this Saturday for a free Car Seat Inspection!

05/19/2026

CAR SEAT CLINIC CANCELLED

Due to the strengthening forecast for severe weather, the Automotive Safety Program along with the IU Emergency Management team has made the decision to cancel today’s Car Seat Clinic for the safety of all volunteers and attendees. For assistance, check out our website for local inspection stations and upcoming car seat events:

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute manages a network of Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations, previously referred to as Permanent Fitting Stations.  Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations are places where parents and caregivers can make an appointment to have their child safety seat inspecte...

05/11/2026

We had a blast with Indiana University School of Medicine at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis on Thursday night for First Thursday!

Many great conversations regarding car seat and child passenger safety, along with promoting our community event at Ivy Tech Community College- Indianapolis Next Tuesday May 19th.

05/06/2026

Come see us on May 19th at Ivy Tech Community College- Indianapolis!

The IU School of Medicine is partnering with Ivy Tech and manufacturers to provide free replacements for damaged, expired, or unsafe car seats. https://tinyurl.com/2s3a9j9d

05/04/2026

In case you missed FOX59 News this morning- Dr. O'Neil did a fantastic job educating our community and promoting our upcoming Car Seat Clinic on May 19!

The IU School of Medicine Automotive Safety Program will host a free car seat safety clinic later this month. During the event, technicians will check car seats to make sure they’re installed…

04/28/2026

Congratulations to all CPS award winners, but especially to our very own Kat Vasilopulos! Very well deserved!

The National Child Passenger Safety Board celebrated the 2026 National CPS Award Winners at Lifesavers in Baltimore, MD. Join us in congratulating the CPS Technician of the year: Danae Hicks, TX; CPS Instructor of the year, Kathy Vasilopulos, IN; and CPS Team of the year, Dell Children’s Injury Prevention Program, TX. Learn more here: https://www.cpsboard.org/awards/2026-national-cps-awards/

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

04/20/2026

📢Recall Alert!!🚨

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The child seat tether welds on the second-row, right-side seat frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Dealers will replace the second-row, right-side seat frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 29, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 27D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.

Find more information here: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V224

Use our VIN lookup tool to check for recalls on your car, or search by make and model. Our databases also list car seats, tires, and equipment recalled for unreasonable safety risk or failing to meet minimum safety standards.

04/19/2026

Only One Month Away!!

Come see us May 19th between 4:30 and 6:30 to receive a FREE personalized car seat inspection. Car seats will be provided on a first come, first serve basis for children who need a seat 🚗💺

04/14/2026

Are you in the Elkhart area and looking for assistance with your child's car seat?

Check out this upcoming event on May 15th!

Join Our Certified Car Seat Inspection Event May 15, 2026, from 2 - 4 PM at the Elkhart County Health Department: 608 Oakland Ave (Parking Lot), Elkhart, IN 46516. Receive 1-on-1 education and an interactive experience where you can learn to properly install a car seat. Please bring your child and their child's current car seat to the event.

Registration is recommended but not required. Contact the FRC by calling us at 574-218-7944 or email us at elkhartfrc@geminus.care.

04/14/2026

📢Recall Alert!!🚨
Graco has recalled a limited number of SnugRide Turn & Slide products. Find more information below:

At Graco, the safety of children and the trust of parents and caregivers mean everything to us. We are conducting a voluntary recall of a limited number of SnugRide Turn & Slide products due to a structural issue identified during a post-production laboratory test.

This recall is limited to the recently introduced SnugRide Turn & Slide model sold in the United States from January 2026 through March 2026. No other Graco rotating car seats are affected, including EasyTurn and Turn2Me. No other SnugRide models are affected.

For more information, to check whether your product is included, and to register, please visit recalls.gracobaby.com.

04/08/2026

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Everyone on the road should have their eyes up and phones down. Speak up for safety by sharing this message!

Impact Teen Drivers