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Yakima Equipment recall
Recalled April 25, 2011 · NHTSA recall 11E017000 · Yakima
Hazard
IF THE BIKE IS NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED, THE BIKE COULD BE EJECTED ON TO THE ROAD, POSSIBLY CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BIKE RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 1-971-249-7503.
Units
9,644 units
Description
YAKIMA IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FRONT LOADER ROOF TOP BIKE RACKS, PART NUMBER 8002103. ON CERTAIN BICYCLE WHEEL SIZES, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE USER TO TIGHTEN THE FRONT HOOPS IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT ADEQUATELY SECURE THE BICYCLE WHEEL. BICYCLE WHEEL SIZES AFFECTED: 26", 29", AND 700C.
What to do
YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BIKE RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 1-971-249-7503.
Product
Yakima FRONT LOADER
Manufacturer(s)
Yakima Products, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →