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LL Bean Equipment recall
Recalled May 12, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04E034000 · LL Bean
Hazard
THE CARRIER COULD BLOW OFF THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CAUSING A FOLLOWING MOTORIST(S) TO CRASH.
Remedy
LL BEAN WILL REPLACE THE CARRIER WITH A NEW, STRONGER CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 30, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SEATTLE SPORTS AT 206-782-0773.
Units
353 units
Description
LL BEAN VAGABOND 11 AND 15 ROOF TOP CARGO CARRIER. THE 4 ATTACHMENT POINTS OR STRAPS USED TO SECURE THE CARRIER TO THE VEHICLE ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD THE CARRIER IN PLACE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
What to do
LL BEAN WILL REPLACE THE CARRIER WITH A NEW, STRONGER CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 30, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SEATTLE SPORTS AT 206-782-0773.
Product
LL Bean VAGABOND 15
Manufacturer(s)
LL BEAN
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →