Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E038000 Reported May 31, 2018

Bicycle rack rear tire tray separation

Q: What is recall 18E038000?

NHTSA recall 18E038000 was issued by Yakima Products, Inc. on May 31, 2018. It addresses: Bicycle rack rear tire tray separation. The recall affects approximately 3,184 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Yakima Products, Inc. · N/A · 3,184 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18E038000

Manufacturer Campaign

HU2018

Manufacturer

Yakima Products, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

3,184

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

May 31, 2018

Completion Rate

63.63

Defect Summary

Yakima products, inc. (yakima) is recalling certain holdup evo hitch-mounted bike racks, part number 802479-2482. the rear tire tray may separate from the bike rack while the vehicle is moving.

Safety Consequence

If the rear wheel tray separates from the bike rack while a bicycle is attached to it, the rear bicycle wheel may drag on the road while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Yakima has notified owners, and will provide owners with a repair kit that will secure the rear bicycle wheel rear tray, free of charge. the recall began on june 6, 2018. owners may contact yakima customer service at 1-888-266-3085. yakima's number for this recall is hu2018.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Yakima Products, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18E038000 or campaign HU2018.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18E038000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18E038000?

NHTSA recall 18E038000 was issued by Yakima Products, Inc. on May 31, 2018. It addresses: Bicycle rack rear tire tray separation. The recall affects approximately 3,184 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Yakima Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E038000 or the manufacturer campaign number HU2018. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.