Yakima recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Yakima is recalling certain model flipside hitch mount bicycle carriers, p/n 8002426, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on various vehicles. The flipside has a feature that allows the mast to be lowered to the side of the vehicle to allow access to the vehicle's trunk, hatch, or truck bed. The pivot bushing in the hinge area that allows this function was installed incorrectly.
What could happen
The mast could fold unexpectedly, possibly resulting in property damage or personal injury.
The fix
Yakima will notify owners and provide a repair kit free of charge. The safety recall began on june 18, 2010. Owners may contact yakima at 1-888-925-4621.
Vehicles covered
- Yakima Flipside
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10E023000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Yakima Products, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 15, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jun 18, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 721
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Yakima recall: Equipment Jun 24, 2011
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.