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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12E035000

Yakima Q-Tower And Q-Clip Combo — Equipment

Published October 2, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 2, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12E035000, published October 2, 2012. Recalling firm: Yakima Products, Inc.; Yakima Q-Tower And Q-Clip Combo — Equipment.

What's the hazard

This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Yakima Products, Inc. for use on model year 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus vehicles. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not by Ford. Certain combined Q-Tower and Q128 Clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124 and 8000728, do not fully contact the door frame.

What to do

Yakima will notify owners, and Yakima or a Yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the Q-Tower and Q-128 Clip system. There is no replacement system available for the 2012-2013 model year Ford Focus. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Only vehicles equipped with the vehicle rack system are affected. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not Ford. Owners may contact Yakima at 1-888-925-4621.

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Recall details

Brand
YAKIMA
Model
Q-TOWER AND Q-CLIP COMBO
Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Lot
YAKIMA Q-TOWER AND Q-CLIP COMBO | 2013 FORD FOCUS | 2012 FORD FOCUS
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Yakima Q-Tower And Q-Clip Combo — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12E035000 on October 2, 2012. Reported hazard: This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Yakima Products, Inc. for use on model year 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus vehicles. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not by Ford. Certain combined Q-Tower and Q128 Clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124 and 8000728, do not fully contact the door frame.

What should I do if I have this product?

Yakima will notify owners, and Yakima or a Yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the Q-Tower and Q-128 Clip system. There is no replacement system available for the 2012-2013 model year Ford Focus. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Only vehicles equipped with the vehicle rack system are affected. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not Ford. 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: Q-TOWER AND Q-CLIP COMBO.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)