Kuat recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Kuat innovations, llc is recalling certain nv 2 model hitch mounted bicycle carriers manufactured from july 21 through september 15, 2009, sold for use as aftermarket equipment on various passenger vehicles. The support arm which attaches to the front bicycle wheel during tow can shear possibly allowing the bicycle to be dragged behind the vehicle or completely fall off the vehicle.
What could happen
Should this occur while the vehicle is in motion, it may result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Kuat will notify owners and provide a free repair kit. The safety recall began on october 7, 2010. Owners may contact kuat toll free at 1-877-822-5828.
Vehicles covered
- Kuat Sherpa 2.0
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10E044000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Kuat Innovations LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 9, 2010
- Owners notified
- Oct 7, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 445
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 21, 2009 to Sep 15, 2009
- 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.