Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat Recall

Evenflo is voluntarily recalling select Revolve180 LiteMax NXT infant car seats manufactured before April 1, 2025, and parents should check their base model number, follow Evenflo’s interim guidance, and register the seat. At New Parent Picks, we are an independent buying-guide site, not a testing lab, so we relay what Evenflo and NHTSA publish.

How to Check Whether Your LiteMax NXT Is Recalled

Your car seat is included in this recall only if BOTH of the following are true: your model number appears in the list below, and your car seat was manufactured before April 1, 2025.

To find this information, check the product label in the center of the car seat base on the LockStrong belt-tensioning panel. Match the label on the LockStrong belt-tensioning panel in the center of the car seat base to check the model number and the date of manufacture. Until the free repair kit arrives, Evenflo says affected seats may continue to be used by following specific interim options, and owners should register at the Evenflo registration page.

Recalled model numbers sold as stand-alone car seats:

• CS160412519 (CINDER)
• CS160412520 (ROSE)
• CS160412531 (ANCHOR)
• CS160412532 (PRIMROSE)
• CS160412534 (JASPER)
• CS160412544 (BEAU NAVY)
• CS160412545 (QUARTZ)
• CS160412546 (AGATE)
• CS160422545 (QUARTZ)
• CS160412533 (FLINT)
• CS160412535 (TOPAZ)

Recalled model numbers sold as part of select Shyft Intuiti and Shyft Intuiti+ travel systems:

• TS100212506 (CHAMPAGNE)
• TS100212512 (DUBHAN BLACK)
• TS100212513 (BLACK SHALE)
• TS100212533 (FLINT)
• TS100212540 (ANGLER TWEED)
• TS100212541 (AMARANTH PINK)
• TS100212542 (FOSSIL GRAY)
• TS100212547 (TRAVERTINE)

Recalled model numbers sold as part of Omni Ultra Travel Systems:

• TS160112511 (CAVIAR BLACK)
• TS160112514 (PACIFIC GREEN)

Recalled accessory base:

• Revolve180 LiteMax NXT Accessory Base: CS900610000

Evenflo states that other Evenflo car seats are NOT included in this recall, nor are Revolve180 LiteMax NXT infant car seats manufactured on or after April 1, 2025. A separate Evenflo recall covers REO by Revolve360 seats, which involves a different issue detailed in our Evenflo REO recall guide.

How to Keep Using It Until the Repair Kit Arrives

Evenflo says affected seats may continue to be used until the repair kit arrives under specific configurations. According to Evenflo’s recall page, affected seats may continue to be used by:

• Installed without the rotating base following the installation instructions (Evenflo provides a step-by-step video on its recall page).
• Installed with a compatible LiteMax NXT non-rotating base.
• Installed with its current rotating base and a load leg.
• Installed with its current rotating base and a slightly adjusted recline (contact ParentLink for specific guidance).
• Used outside the vehicle as a carrier or with a compatible stroller.

If you are unsure which interim configuration fits your vehicle, contact Evenflo ParentLink Consumer Care at 1-800-233-5921 or parentlink@evenflo.com (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET). Evenflo instructs: “Do not return your car seat.” NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236.

What Went Wrong With the Recline Indicator

Evenflo says testing found seats from initial production did not meet certain federal performance requirements due to a calibration issue with the level indicator. NHTSA campaign 26C005 lists the subject as “Incorrect Indicator for Recline Position/FMVSS 213”.

NHTSA’s acknowledgment letter for campaign 26C005 states: “Due to a miscalibrated level indicator, following the installation instructions can result in a child sitting more upright than intended.” NHTSA notes the consequence: “A child seat that is not reclined as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.”

NHTSA lists 22,981 potential units. Evenflo notes that no injuries have been reported in connection with this issue. More information on general notices is available on Evenflo’s product notices page.

What to Expect on the Repair Kit

Evenflo is providing a free repair kit as soon as possible. The remedy is free. No remedy date is published. Registered owners will be notified when it is available.

NHTSA says interim letters to owners are expected to be mailed beginning September 1, 2026, and additional letters when the remedy is available. Register at the Evenflo registration page; registered owners will be notified when the free remedy is available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if my Evenflo car seat has been recalled?

Check the product label in the center of the car seat base on the LockStrong belt-tensioning panel to locate your model number and manufacture date. Your seat is included only if its model number appears on Evenflo’s published recall list and it was manufactured before April 1, 2025. If both conditions match, your seat is part of NHTSA campaign 26C005.

Is the Evenflo LiteMax NXT car seat safe to use right now?

Evenflo says affected seats may continue to be used before the repair kit arrives under specific interim methods. These include installing the carrier without the rotating base, using a compatible LiteMax NXT non-rotating base, installing the rotating base with a load leg, using the rotating base with an adjusted recline under ParentLink guidance, or using the carrier outside the vehicle with a compatible stroller. Contact Evenflo ParentLink if you need help determining how to install the seat in your vehicle.

Does the recall cover seats made after April 2025?

Evenflo says seats manufactured on or after April 1, 2025 are not included in this recall. Match the label on the LockStrong belt-tensioning panel in the center of the car seat base.

Do I return my LiteMax NXT?

Evenflo states: “Do not return your car seat.” Register at the Evenflo registration page; registered owners will be notified when the free remedy is available. Evenflo says affected seats may continue to be used with its interim options.

Which travel systems are affected?

The recall includes Revolve180 LiteMax NXT infant car seats sold with select Shyft Intuiti, Shyft Intuiti+, and Omni Ultra travel systems manufactured before April 1, 2025. Specific model numbers include TS100212506, TS100212512, TS100212513, TS100212533, TS100212540, TS100212541, TS100212542, TS100212547, TS160112511, and TS160112514. Match your label to the official model list to confirm whether your system’s car seat is affected.

Last Updated

Recall details checked against Evenflo’s recall page and NHTSA campaign 26C005 on 2026-10-02; check Evenflo’s recall page for changes, because status can change.

Sources

1. Evenflo registration page (registration.evenflo.com)
2. Evenflo's recall page (evenflo.com)
3. Evenflo's product notices page (evenflo.com)