Yakima Flipside — Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
Published June 24, 2011 · Recall initiated: June 24, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11E025000, published June 24, 2011. Recalling firm: Yakima Products, Inc.; Yakima Flipside — Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack.
What's the hazard
YAKIMA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL FLIPSIDE HITCH MOUNT BICYCLE CARRIERS, P/N 8002426, USED TO TRANSPORT UP TO 4 BICYCLES, 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 PULL PIN THAT ALLOWS THIS FEATURE CAN "WALK" OUT OF ITS POSITION AND ALLOW THE UNIT TO FALL TO THE SIDE WHILE BIKES ARE LOADED.
What to do
YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 1-971-249-7503.
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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: mechanical: carrier/rack recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11E025000 on June 24, 2011. Reported hazard: YAKIMA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL FLIPSIDE HITCH MOUNT BICYCLE CARRIERS, P/N 8002426, USED TO TRANSPORT UP TO 4 BICYCLES, 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 PULL PIN THAT ALLOWS THIS FEATURE CAN "WALK" OUT OF ITS POSITION AND ALLOW THE UNIT TO FALL TO THE SIDE WHILE BIKES ARE LOADED.
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 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 1-971-249-7503.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: YAKIMA. Model: FLIPSIDE.