Sportworks recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Sportworks Northwest, Inc. (Sportworks) is recalling certain Apex 3 bicycle racks designed for being mounted on transit buses. In the affected racks, cracks may develop where the latch tube is welded to the pivot tabs connected to the frame. Over time, the cracks may lead to separation of the latch tube and latch handle.
What could happen
If the latch handle and tube fall from the rack it would create a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Sportworks will notify owners and replace the frames under warranty, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2013. Owners may contact Sportworks at 1-888-861-0555 ext. 2.
Vehicles covered
- Sportworks Apex 3
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E042000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Sportworks Northwest, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 2, 2013
- Owners notified
- Sep 6, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 444
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 8, 2013 to Apr 8, 2013
- 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.