Thule, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02E054000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E054000 by Thule, Inc.. Includes 0 affected units, THULE/BIKE RACK, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Thule trunk mount bike carriers produced and sold between january and august 2002, model(s) speedway (pn 961, 962, and 91962) and backpack (pn 965 and 966). some of the bike carriers have end caps on the arms that are not sufficiently tight. the potential exists for the bike(s) to slide up the holding arms of the carrier, force the loose end caps off and fall off the rack.

Corrective Action

Thule will notify its dealers and customers and will replace the defective bike racks free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during september 2002. owners who do not receive the free replacement bike rack within a reasonable time should contact thule at 800-848-5391.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E054000

Manufacturer: Thule, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-09-25T00:00:00

Subject: Thule/bike rack

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 0

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Thule trunk mount bike carriers produced and sold between january and august 2002, model(s) speedway (pn 961, 962, and 91962) and backpack (pn 965 and 966). some of the bike carriers have end caps on the arms that are not sufficiently tight. the potential exists for the bike(s) to slide up the holding arms of the carrier, force the loose end caps off and fall off the rack.

Consequence Summary: Should this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, a following motorist could strike the bike(s), possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Thule will notify its dealers and customers and will replace the defective bike racks free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during september 2002. owners who do not receive the free replacement bike rack within a reasonable time should contact thule at 800-848-5391.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3y4p_9mha_vq2d

NHTSA ID: 02E054000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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