Defect Description For Recall
Cequent Consumer Products, Inc. (Cequent) Is Recalling Certain Model Reese Explore Bike Carriers, Part Numbers 1392900 (Two-Bike Trunk Mount Bike Carrier), 1393100 (Four-Bike Hitch Mount Bike Carrier), And 6314400 (Four-Bike Hitch Mount Bike Carrier), Manufactured From January 1, 2015, Through July 17, 2015. The Affected Bike Carriers Have Cradles That May Have Been Molded Incorrectly, Which Can Cause The Cradle To Rip And Fail.
Make Of Vehicle
REESE
Model Of Vehicle
EXPLORE BIKE CARRIER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
15E074000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Cradle Fails, A Bicycle On The Cradle May Partially Or Fully Fall From The Rack, Becoming A Road Hazard And Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Cequent Will Notify Owners And Will Provide A Cradle Replacement Kit. The Recall Began September 28, 2015. Owners May Contact Cequent Customer Service At 1-877-208-2573 Or By Email At Returnsprocessing@Cequentgroup.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150101
End Of Manufacture
20150717
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2724
Date Owners Notified
20150928
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150910