Thule, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09E011000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E011000 by Thule, Inc.. Includes 2,323 affected units, AFTERMARKET ROOF MOUNTED LOAD CARRIERS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Thule, inc. Is recalling 2,323 owner-installed roof-mounted fit kits, models 3068 and 3069, manufactured between january 1, 2008 and february 28, 2009 that are used with thule podium foot packs, models 460 and 460r. these fit kits were sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the bolt(s) used to secure the foot to the vehicle was manufactured to a hardness that may cause the bolt(s) to be brittle and potentially break under stress.

Corrective Action

Thule will mail a retro fit kit along with repair instructions to owners free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 13, 2009. owners may contact thule toll-free at 1-800-238-2388.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E011000

Manufacturer: Thule, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-04-02T00:00:00

Subject: Aftermarket roof mounted load carriers

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 2,323

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Thule, inc. Is recalling 2,323 owner-installed roof-mounted fit kits, models 3068 and 3069, manufactured between january 1, 2008 and february 28, 2009 that are used with thule podium foot packs, models 460 and 460r. these fit kits were sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the bolt(s) used to secure the foot to the vehicle was manufactured to a hardness that may cause the bolt(s) to be brittle and potentially break under stress.

Consequence Summary: This may result in the bolt(s) snapping off during use or without a load. the unsecured rack and load can then come loose while driving creating a potential road hazard, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Thule will mail a retro fit kit along with repair instructions to owners free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 13, 2009. owners may contact thule toll-free at 1-800-238-2388.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-erpe.7vzr-xbsw

NHTSA ID: 09E011000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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