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Kuat Equipment recall
Recalled September 9, 2010 · NHTSA recall 10E044000 · Kuat
Hazard
SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
KUAT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REPAIR KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUAT TOLL FREE AT 1-877-822-5828.
Units
445 units
Description
KUAT INNOVATIONS, LLC IS RECALLING CERTAIN NV 2 MODEL HITCH MOUNTED BICYCLE CARRIERS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 21 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPORT ARM WHICH ATTACHES TO THE FRONT BICYCLE WHEEL DURING TOW CAN SHEAR POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE BICYCLE TO BE DRAGGED BEHIND THE VEHICLE OR COMPLETELY FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
What to do
KUAT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REPAIR KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUAT TOLL FREE AT 1-877-822-5828.
Product
Kuat SHERPA 2.0
Manufacturer(s)
KUAT INNOVATIONS LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →