Rockymounts recall: Equipment
What is wrong
RockyMounts, Inc. (RockyMounts) is recalling certain Split Rail 1.25" bicycle racks, part number 11300, MonoRail 2" bicycle racks, part number 10004, SplitRail 2" bicycle racks, part number 11400, and MonoRail 1.25" bicycle racks, part number 10003. The weld that attaches the hitch tube to the pivot bracket may crack and fail allowing the upper portion of the rack with the bicycles attached to separate from the vehicle.
What could happen
If a portion of the rack and the attached bicycles separate from the vehicle, they can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
RockyMounts will notify owners and will provide a new rack base, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact RockyMounts customer service at 1-303-402-0190.
Vehicles covered
- Rockymounts Bike Rack-Monorail 1.25"
- Rockymounts Bike Rack-Monorail 2"
- Rockymounts Bike Rack-Split Rail 1.25
- Rockymounts Bike Rack-Splitrail 2"
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E011000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Rockymounts, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 1, 2018
- Owners notified
- Mar 8, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 565
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2016 to Jul 31, 2017
- 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.