NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16E053000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Published June 8, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 8, 2016
What's the hazard
Thule (Thule Inc.) is recalling certain Sprint bicycle carriers, models 569/569000 and 528, manufactured December 1, 2013 through April 1, 2016. The fork clamping mechanism may not properly secure the bike fork to the carrier, allowing the bike to detach from the vehicle.
What to do
Thule has notified the registered owners, and dealers will exchange the affected bicycle carriers for an improved replacement carrier, free of charge. Consumers are advised not to use the existing carriers. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Thule's customer service at 1-844-361-8939.
Recall details
- Brand
- THULE
- Model
- SPRINT BIKE CARRIER
- Manufacturer
- Thule, Inc.
- Lot
- THULE SPRINT BIKE CARRIER
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US