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Yakima Equipment recall
Recalled October 3, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05E064000 · Yakima
Hazard
THE BICYCLE LOAD ARMS MAY UNEXPECTEDLY COLLAPSE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH SHOULD THE ARMS COLLAPSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE.
Remedy
YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE CARRIERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 971-249-7500.
Units
16,671 units
Description
CERTAIN YAKIMA MIGHTYJOE 2 AND MIGHTYJOE 3 TRUCK-MOUNTED BICYCLE CARRIERS, P/NOS. 8002609 AND 8002608. DUE TO USING MATERIAL OF INADEQUATE STRENGTH IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOCATION OF THE TIGHTENING STRAPS, THE LATCH MAY GIVE FALSE FEEDBACK.
What to do
YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE CARRIERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 971-249-7500.
Product
Yakima MIGHTYJOE 2 · Yakima MIGHTYJOE 3
Manufacturer(s)
Yakima Products, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →