Yakima Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13E028000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13E028000 by Yakima Products, Inc.. Affecting whispbar rack systems Includes 1,369 affected units, Roof Rack May Separate From Vehicle, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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whispbar rack systems

Defect Summary

Yakima products, inc. (yakima) is recalling certain whispbar rack systems. The fitting kits (part numbers k558, k393, k421, k491, k422, k543 , k480 & k508) for infiniti g-sedans (07-13), audi q7, a3/a4/a6 wagons, kia sportage, toyota matrix (2009-2013), and mitsubishi outlander sport vehicles do not properly fit the roofline or raised rail of the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Yakima will notify owners and instruct them to return the parts to a yakima dealer for a replacement yakima rack system or for a refund of the customers money. the recall began on june 7, 2013. owners may contact yakima customer service at 1-888-925-4621 or fitkitrecall@whispbar.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13E028000
Manufacturer: Yakima Products, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-05-23T00:00:00
Subject: Roof rack may separate from vehicle
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 1,369

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Yakima products, inc. (yakima) is recalling certain whispbar rack systems. The fitting kits (part numbers k558, k393, k421, k491, k422, k543 , k480 & k508) for infiniti g-sedans (07-13), audi q7, a3/a4/a6 wagons, kia sportage, toyota matrix (2009-2013), and mitsubishi outlander sport vehicles do not properly fit the roofline or raised rail of the vehicle.
Consequence Summary: The rack may separate from the vehicle while driving, causing a hazard to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Yakima will notify owners and instruct them to return the parts to a yakima dealer for a replacement yakima rack system or for a refund of the customers money. the recall began on june 7, 2013. owners may contact yakima customer service at 1-888-925-4621 or fitkitrecall@whispbar.com.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-76gk-xdj5~bxam
NHTSA ID: 13E028000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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