Yakima Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13E008000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13E008000 by Yakima Products, Inc.. Affecting sparetime, two bike, rack systems, part number 8002598, manufactured from november 1, 2011, through october 30, 2012 Includes 7,045 affected units, Bike Rack may Detach from Vehicle, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

sparetime, two bike, rack systems, part number 8002598, manufactured from november 1, 2011, through october 30, 2012

Defect Summary

Yakima products, inc. (yakima) is recalling certain sparetime, two bike, rack systems, part number 8002598, manufactured from november 1, 2011, through october 30, 2012. these racks are for use on vehicles with a rear hatch door mounted spare tire system. the affected bike racks have mounting bolts that may break.

Corrective Action

Yakima will notify owners and mail replacement bolts with instructions to owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on february 22, 2013. owners may contact yakima at 1-888-925-4621.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13E008000
Manufacturer: Yakima Products, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-02-15T00:00:00
Subject: Bike rack may detach from vehicle
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 7,045

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Yakima products, inc. (yakima) is recalling certain sparetime, two bike, rack systems, part number 8002598, manufactured from november 1, 2011, through october 30, 2012. these racks are for use on vehicles with a rear hatch door mounted spare tire system. the affected bike racks have mounting bolts that may break.
Consequence Summary: If the mounting bolts break, the bike rack may fall from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.
Corrective Action: Yakima will notify owners and mail replacement bolts with instructions to owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on february 22, 2013. owners may contact yakima at 1-888-925-4621.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 13E008000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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