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Yakima Equipment recall
Recalled June 15, 2010 · NHTSA recall 10E023000 · Yakima
Hazard
THE MAST COULD FOLD UNEXPECTEDLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 1-888-925-4621.
Units
721 units
Description
YAKIMA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL FLIPSIDE HITCH MOUNT BICYCLE CARRIERS, P/N 8002426, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON VARIOUS VEHICLES. THE FLIPSIDE HAS A FEATURE THAT ALLOWS THE MAST TO BE LOWERED TO THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE'S TRUNK, HATCH, OR TRUCK BED. THE PIVOT BUSHING IN THE HINGE AREA THAT ALLOWS THIS FUNCTION WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
What to do
YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 1-888-925-4621.
Product
Yakima FLIPSIDE
Manufacturer(s)
Yakima Products, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →