Yakima Flipside — Equipment
Published June 16, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 15, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10E023000, published June 16, 2010 and initiated June 15, 2010. Recalling firm: Yakima Products, Inc.; Yakima Flipside — Equipment.
What's the hazard
YAKIMA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL FLIPSIDE HITCH MOUNT BICYCLE CARRIERS, P/N 8002426, 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 PIVOT BUSHING IN THE HINGE AREA THAT ALLOWS THIS FUNCTION WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
What to do
YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 1-888-925-4621.
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Recall details
- Brand
- YAKIMA
- Model
- FLIPSIDE
- Manufacturer
- Yakima Products, Inc.
- Lot
- YAKIMA FLIPSIDE
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Yakima Flipside — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10E023000 on June 16, 2010. Reported hazard: YAKIMA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL FLIPSIDE HITCH MOUNT BICYCLE CARRIERS, P/N 8002426, 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 PIVOT BUSHING IN THE HINGE AREA THAT ALLOWS THIS FUNCTION WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
What should I do if I have this product?
YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 1-888-925-4621.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: YAKIMA. Model: FLIPSIDE.