NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10E044000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Published September 10, 2010 · Recall initiated: September 9, 2010
What's the hazard
KUAT INNOVATIONS, LLC IS RECALLING CERTAIN NV 2 MODEL HITCH MOUNTED BICYCLE CARRIERS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 21 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPORT ARM WHICH ATTACHES TO THE FRONT BICYCLE WHEEL DURING TOW CAN SHEAR POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE BICYCLE TO BE DRAGGED BEHIND THE VEHICLE OR COMPLETELY FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
What to do
KUAT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REPAIR KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUAT TOLL FREE AT 1-877-822-5828.
Recall details
- Brand
- KUAT
- Model
- SHERPA 2.0
- Manufacturer
- KUAT INNOVATIONS LLC
- Lot
- KUAT SHERPA 2.0
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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