Yakima Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15E049000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E049000 by Yakima Products, Inc.. Affecting q-tower roof racks, part numbers 8000124 and 8000135, manufactured january 26, 2015, to may 26, 2015, and q-tower stripped replacement towers, part number 8880048, manufactured april 1, 2015, to april 15, 2015 Includes 3,468 affected units, Q-Tower Roof Rack may Detach Unexpectedly, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsq-tower roof racks, part numbers 8000124 and 8000135, manufactured january 26, 2015, to may 26, 2015, and q-tower stripped replacement towers, part number 8880048, manufactured april 1, 2015, to april 15, 2015
Defect Summary
Yakima products, inc. (yakima) is recalling certain q-tower roof racks, part numbers 8000124 and 8000135, manufactured january 26, 2015, to may 26, 2015, and q-tower stripped replacement towers, part number 8880048, manufactured april 1, 2015, to april 15, 2015. the affected roof racks have crossbar clamping wedges that may slide on the crossbars during the installation process, causing the rack to have a loose fit on the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Yakima will notify owners and will provide owners with proper crossbar clamping wedges, free of charge. the recall began on june 17, 2015. owners may contact yakima customer service at 1-888-266-3085 or email them at qtowerrecall@yakima.com.