Defect Description For Recall
Ames Panorama Cargo Carrier Which Is Attached To The Top Of A Vehicle. All Of These Carriers Are Being Recalled. The Straps Can Rip And The Carrier Can Fly Off The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
NORTHPOLE
Model Of Vehicle
CARGO CARRIER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02E051000
Component Description
Unknown Or Other
Effect Of Defect
If The Carrier Flies Off The Vehicle While It Is In Motion, It Could Strike A Pedestrian Or Another Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In Personal Injury Or A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Northpole USA Will Notify All Of The Ames Department Stores That The Carrier Was Provided To And Repurchase Them. Notification To Customers Began September 9, 2002. Owners Should Contact Northpole USA At 800-613-1225.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Northpole Usa
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
4000
Date Owners Notified
20020911
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Northpole Usa
Date Report Received
20020904