Thule recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Thule, inc. Is recalling certain model domestique, p/n 513, aftermaket rooftop bicycle carriers. The fork head boss may fail while tightening it to the front mounting plate of the carrier.
What could happen
The bike may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
The fix
Thule will provide a repair kit containing a new boss head free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact thule at 1-800-848-5322.
Vehicles covered
- Thule Domestique
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10E020000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Thule, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 24, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jun 4, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,457
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.