Yakima recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Yakima is recalling certain aftermarket front loader roof top bike racks, part number 8002103. On certain bicycle wheel sizes, there is a potential for the user to tighten the front hoops in a way that does not adequately secure the bicycle wheel. Bicycle wheel sizes affected: 26", 29", and 700c.
What could happen
If the bike is not adequately secured, the bike could be ejected on to the road, possibly causing property damage or a vehicle crash.
The fix
Yakima will notify owners and replace the bike rack free of charge. The safety recall began on april 28, 2011. Owners may contact yakima at 1-971-249-7503.
Vehicles covered
- Yakima Front Loader
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11E017000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Yakima Products, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 25, 2011
- Owners notified
- Apr 28, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,644
- 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.