Automotive Safety Program

02/19/2026

Car Seat Check Events are being added to our website DAILY!

Find an event near you to have your car seat(s) checked for free: https://preventinjury.medicine.iu.edu/car-seat-help/car-seat-clinics

Here are two awesome events happening soon:

March 26, 2026 4 PM to 6 PM
260 School House Ln
Nashville, IN 47448
Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Email klabra@cji.in.gov or call 317-503-5858
First 20 caregivers will receive a $10 gas card.

April 3, 2026 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Family Resource Center Elkhart County, Indiana
500 N Nappanee St
Elkhart, IN 46514
Registration is recommended. Call or Text 574-218-7944 or email elkhartfrc@geminus.care

02/11/2026

Keeping kids safe on the road starts with the right car seat.

Families are invited to a free community car seat clinic on May 19, where certified child passenger safety technicians will provide no-cost inspections, education and car seat replacements while supplies last.

02/10/2026

Mark you calendars, Indiana's largest Car Seat Safety Event is back!

Tuesday, May 19th, 4:30-6:30pm at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis.

Don't miss this opportunity to have your child's car seat inspected by certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians!

02/03/2026

Keep your loved ones safe this February by getting your car seat(s) inspected!

Schedule an appointment with a Child Passenger Safety Technician today ❤️

01/28/2026

At our current temperatures in Indiana, the National Weather Service says frostbite can happen in as little as 30 minutes ❄️

What INDOOR activities are you doing this week to keep yourself and your little ones safe and warm? Let us know in the comments below!

01/26/2026

📢Recall Alert!!🚨

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

Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Titan 65 child seats with model numbers CS200312198, CS200311198, 3712198, and 3711198. The child seats may have been manufactured without a tether strap.

Find details here: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26C001

There's a new vehicle recall for the follow vehicles:

Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.

Find details here: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V009

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.

01/24/2026

Stay safe out there this weekend!!

Clearing your car of snow and ice is more than just scraping a little hole to see — let's do it right! ⤵️

*Snow removal laws vary by state

01/20/2026

⭐Community Partner Highlight ⭐

Recognize those things in the back? That's right, those are car seats!

That bundle of mashed up car seats is next to be processed and recycled. There are only a few places in the country that properly recycle the materials used in car seats, but we are lucky enough to have RecycleForce right here in Indiana. RecycleForce will once again play a huge part in our Annual Indiana CPS Conference Car Seat Clinic, May 19th 4:30-6:30 PM at Ivy Tech in Indianapolis, by providing car seat recycling for our families and technicians.

Go check out all the other things they do! From electric toothbrushes to holiday lights to styrofoam, they can handle it.

Thank you RecycleForce for all you do for our program and for our community!

01/20/2026

⭐Community Partner Spotlight ⭐

Do you recognize those things in the background? That's right, those are car seats!

As one of the only places in the country that is equipped to properly handle the recycling of disposed car seats, RecycleForce is a fantastic community partner for our program, and a wonderful resource for the Indiana community. Car seats isn't all that they do- check out their website for recyclable items and community drop off hours.

RecycleForce will once again be assisting with car seat recycling efforts at our annual car seat inspection clinic May 19th 4:30-6:30 at Ivy Tech in Indianapolis.

Thank you RecycleForce!

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.