NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11E017000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Published April 25, 2011 · Recall initiated: April 25, 2011
What's the hazard
YAKIMA IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FRONT LOADER ROOF TOP BIKE RACKS, PART NUMBER 8002103. ON CERTAIN BICYCLE WHEEL SIZES, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE USER TO TIGHTEN THE FRONT HOOPS IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT ADEQUATELY SECURE THE BICYCLE WHEEL. BICYCLE WHEEL SIZES AFFECTED: 26", 29", AND 700C.
What to do
YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BIKE RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 1-971-249-7503.
Recall details
- Brand
- YAKIMA
- Model
- FRONT LOADER
- Manufacturer
- Yakima Products, Inc.
- Lot
- YAKIMA FRONT LOADER
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US