Yakima recall: Wheels
What is wrong
Yakima is recalling certain model year 2009 rack and roll equipment trailers, part numbers 8008106 and 8008107, size 66"/250 lb and 78"/300 lb. The trailer's wheel(s) can separate from the trailer while driving.
What could happen
Separation of the wheel would cause the trailer to become unstable which could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Yakima will notify owners and will provide a trailer axle upgrade kit free of charge. The safety recall began on september 23, 2010. Owners may contact yakima customer service at 1-888-925-4621.
Vehicles covered
- Yakima Rack And Roll 2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V412000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yakima Products, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 14, 2010
- Owners notified
- Sep 23, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,511
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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.