Yakima Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05E064000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05E064000 by Yakima Products, Inc.. Includes 16,671 affected units, UNEXPECTED COLLAPSE OF THE BICYCLE LOAD ARMS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain yakima mightyjoe 2 and mightyjoe 3 truck-mounted bicycle carriers, p/nos. 8002609 and 8002608. due to using material of inadequate strength in conjunction with the location of the tightening straps, the latch may give false feedback.

Corrective Action

Yakima will notify its customers and replace the carriers free of charge. the recall began on october 28, 2005. owners may contact yakima at 971-249-7500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05E064000

Manufacturer: Yakima Products, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-10-03T00:00:00

Subject: Unexpected collapse of the bicycle load arms

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 16,671

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain yakima mightyjoe 2 and mightyjoe 3 truck-mounted bicycle carriers, p/nos. 8002609 and 8002608. due to using material of inadequate strength in conjunction with the location of the tightening straps, the latch may give false feedback.

Consequence Summary: The bicycle load arms may unexpectedly collapse, possibly resulting in injury or a vehicle crash should the arms collapse while the vehicle is in use.

Corrective Action: Yakima will notify its customers and replace the carriers free of charge. the recall began on october 28, 2005. owners may contact yakima at 971-249-7500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-gdgc.n258~6kt8

NHTSA ID: 05E064000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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