Yakima recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Yakima is recalling certain model flipside hitch mount bicycle carriers, p/n 8002426, used to transport up to 4 bicycles, 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 pull pin that allows this feature can "walk" out of its position and allow the unit to fall to the side while bikes are loaded.
What could happen
The unit can fall to the side during use. This could lead to a bicycle hitting the ground and ejecting from the mount onto the road, creating a road hazard to other vehicles which could possibly result in a crash or injury to persons outside the vehicle.
The fix
Yakima will notify owners and provide a repair kit free of charge. The safety recall began on june 29, 2011. Owners may contact yakima at 1-971-249-7503.
Vehicles covered
- Yakima Flipside
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11E025000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Yakima Products, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 24, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jun 29, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,122
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 1, 2008 to Jun 22, 2011
- 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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Yakima recall: Equipment Jun 15, 2010
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.