Thule, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02E055000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E055000 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 freeway (pn 960). the positioning spring pin that sets into the hub can slip position if the rack is overstressed. if this happens, the bike(s) can fall off the bike rack.

Corrective Action

Thule will notify its dealers and customers and will replace the defective bike racks free of charge. owner notification began september 30, 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: 02E055000

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 freeway (pn 960). the positioning spring pin that sets into the hub can slip position if the rack is overstressed. if this happens, the bike(s) can fall off the bike rack.

Consequence Summary: Should this occur 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 began september 30, 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-6dx2.9n3g_brua

NHTSA ID: 02E055000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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