Thule recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Thule (Thule Inc.) is recalling certain Sprint bicycle carriers, models 569/569000 and 528, manufactured December 1, 2013 through April 1, 2016. The fork clamping mechanism may not properly secure the bike fork to the carrier, allowing the bike to detach from the vehicle.
What could happen
If the bike detaches from the vehicle while it is being driven, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Thule has notified the registered owners, and dealers will exchange the affected bicycle carriers for an improved replacement carrier, free of charge. Consumers are advised not to use the existing carriers. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Thule's customer service at 1-844-361-8939.
Vehicles covered
- Thule Sprint Bike Carrier
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16E053000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Thule, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 8, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jun 6, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,140
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 1, 2013 to Apr 1, 2016
- Part
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
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.