Yakima Q-Tower Stripped Replace — Equipment
Published June 12, 2015 · Recall initiated: June 12, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15E049000, published June 12, 2015. Recalling firm: Yakima Products, Inc.; Yakima Q-Tower Stripped Replace — Equipment.
What's the hazard
Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) is recalling certain Q-Tower Roof Racks, part numbers 8000124 and 8000135, manufactured January 26, 2015, to May 26, 2015, and Q-Tower Stripped Replacement towers, part number 8880048, manufactured April 1, 2015, to April 15, 2015. The affected roof racks have crossbar clamping wedges that may slide on the crossbars during the installation process, causing the rack to have a loose fit on the vehicle.
What to do
Yakima will notify owners and will provide owners with proper crossbar clamping wedges, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Yakima customer service at 1-888-266-3085 or email them at qtowerrecall@yakima.com.
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Recall details
- Brand
- YAKIMA
- Model
- Q-TOWER STRIPPED REPLACE
- Manufacturer
- Yakima Products, Inc.
- Lot
- YAKIMA Q-TOWER STRIPPED REPLACE | YAKIMA Q-TOWER
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Yakima Q-Tower Stripped Replace — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15E049000 on June 12, 2015. Reported hazard: Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) is recalling certain Q-Tower Roof Racks, part numbers 8000124 and 8000135, manufactured January 26, 2015, to May 26, 2015, and Q-Tower Stripped Replacement towers, part number 8880048, manufactured April 1, 2015, to April 15, 2015. The affected roof racks have crossbar clamping wedges that may slide on the crossbars during the installation process, causing the rack to have a loose fit on the vehicle.
What should I do if I have this product?
Yakima will notify owners and will provide owners with proper crossbar clamping wedges, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Yakima customer service at 1-888-266-3085 or email them at qtowerrecall@yakima.com.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: YAKIMA. Model: Q-TOWER STRIPPED REPLACE.