Yakima recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) is recalling certain Whispbar rack systems. The fitting kits (part numbers K558, K393, K421, K491, K422, K543 , K480 & K508) for Infiniti G-sedans (07-13), Audi Q7, A3/A4/A6 Wagons, Kia Sportage, Toyota Matrix (2009-2013), and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles do not properly fit the roofline or raised rail of the vehicle.
What could happen
The rack may separate from the vehicle while driving, causing a hazard to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Yakima will notify owners and instruct them to return the parts to a Yakima dealer for a replacement Yakima rack system or for a refund of the customers money. The recall began on June 7, 2013. Owners may contact Yakima customer service at 1-888-925-4621 or [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Yakima Whispbar
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E028000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Yakima Products, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 23, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jun 7, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,369
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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.