Yakima Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11E025000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11E025000 by Yakima Products, Inc.. Includes 9,122 affected units, HITCH MOUNT BICYCLE CARRIERS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Yakima is recalling certain model flipside hitch mount bicycle carriers, p/n 8002426, used to transport up to 4 bicycles, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on various vehicles. the flipside has a feature that allows the mast to be lowered to the side of the vehicle to allow access to the vehicle's trunk, hatch, or truck bed. the pull pin that allows this feature can "walk" out of its position and allow the unit to fall to the side while bikes are loaded.

Corrective Action

Yakima will notify owners and provide a repair kit free of charge. the safety recall began on june 29, 2011. owners may contact yakima at 1-971-249-7503.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11E025000
Manufacturer: Yakima Products, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2011-06-24T00:00:00
Subject: Hitch mount bicycle carriers
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 9,122

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Yakima is recalling certain model flipside hitch mount bicycle carriers, p/n 8002426, used to transport up to 4 bicycles, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on various vehicles. the flipside has a feature that allows the mast to be lowered to the side of the vehicle to allow access to the vehicle's trunk, hatch, or truck bed. the pull pin that allows this feature can "walk" out of its position and allow the unit to fall to the side while bikes are loaded.
Consequence Summary: The unit can fall to the side during use. this could lead to a bicycle hitting the ground and ejecting from the mount onto the road, creating a road hazard to other vehicles which could possibly result in a crash or injury to persons outside the vehicle.
Corrective Action: Yakima will notify owners and provide a repair kit free of charge. the safety recall began on june 29, 2011. owners may contact yakima at 1-971-249-7503.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-p5gt-2dhn~en23
NHTSA ID: 11E025000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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