Automotive Safety Program

01/13/2026

Automotive Safety wants to be part of your 2026 events!

Resource fairs, safety events, community baby showers- any opportunity to provide education, resources, or car seat demonstrations to our Indiana community.

Contact us to schedule!

01/08/2026

📢Recall Alert!!🚨

There's a new safety recall for the following car seat(s):

Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain All4One child seats. Please refer to Evenflo's recall report for specific model numbers. In rear-facing mode, the adjustable recline mechanism may shift out of proper position. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, "Child Restraint Systems."

A child seat that does not maintain proper recline position may not adequately secure a child in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, should another passenger put their hand in the recline mechanism when it shifts out of position, their risk of injury is increased. Evenflo will replace the child seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning January 26, 2026. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.

Find more information here:

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.

01/06/2026

Need a New Year Resolution? How about reviewing a few Winter Driving Safety Tips!

1. Keep your child snug by saying no to puffy coats in the car seat. Instead, place a blanket over top the harness once your child is secured.

2. Consider the weather and road conditions and how it will affect your vision, stopping, starting, and control of your vehicle. Adjust your speed and following distance, or maybe even consider postponing the trip.

3. Keep a basic emergency kit in your vehicle. Don't forget items to keep your children comfortable and distracted, such as extra clothing, blankets, coloring books and toys.

01/05/2026

📢Recall Alert!!🚨

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Find more information here:

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.

12/24/2025

From the Automotive Safety Program team- We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season!

12/20/2025

⚠️ PSA: Winter Coats and Car Seats Don't Mix! ⚠️ Bulky jackets and snowsuits compress in a crash, leaving too much space between your child and the harness. The fix? First, buckle the harness snugly without the coat. Keep your child warm by covering them with a coat or a blanket over the buckled and tightened straps.

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

12/16/2025

Thanks Country Kids Car Seat Safety for the great explanation!

Remember that each seatbelt can vary slightly so check these 5 steps for each vehicle and each seating position ☑️

12/08/2025

Have questions about the "pinch test"? Indiana Child Passenger Safety Technicians are here to help!

Stay safe (and warm) out there ❄️

12/01/2025

📢Recall Alert!!🚨

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

Find more information here: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V809

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.

11/25/2025

No matter how far your Thanksgiving travel plans may take you, buckle up and be safe out there 🦃

Get where you're going in one piece this Thanksgiving — ALWAYS buckle up. ✅

11/18/2025

Keeping your eyes on the road is one of the first things we all learn about safe driving. So why would anyone ever think it is okay to text when behind the wheel, or do anything else that takes your attention from driving? Your kids are counting on you to focus on the drive! Take the National Safety Council pledge to drive distraction-free: https://www.cpsboard.org/car-seat-safety/car-seat-safety-distracted/

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

11/11/2025

📢Recall Alert!!🚨

Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock. An unlocked wheelchair can move during transit or during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer: Braun Corporation

Summary

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Chrysler Pacifica, 2022-2025 Toyota Sienna, and 2022-2026 Honda Odyssey vehicles equipped with wheel chair restraint retractors. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Q'Straint's customer service at 1-800-987-9987 or Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

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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.