Defect Description For Recall
Sportworks Northwest, Inc. (Sportworks) Is Recalling Certain Apex 3 Bicycle Racks Designed For Being Mounted On Transit Buses. In The Affected Racks, Cracks May Develop Where The Latch Tube Is Welded To The Pivot Tabs Connected To The Frame. Over Time, The Cracks May Lead To Separation Of The Latch Tube And Latch Handle.
Make Of Vehicle
SPORTWORKS
Model Of Vehicle
APEX 3
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
13E042000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Latch Handle And Tube Fall From The Rack It Would Create A Potential Road Hazard For Other Vehicles, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Sportworks Will Notify Owners And Replace The Frames Under Warranty, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 6, 2013. Owners May Contact Sportworks At 1-888-861-0555 Ext. 2.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Sportworks Northwest, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20130408
End Of Manufacture
20130408
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
444
Date Owners Notified
20130906
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Sportworks Northwest, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130802