Defect Description For Recall
Certain Aftermarket Thule Hitch Style Bicycle Racks With Fold Down Style Bike Arms. A Pinch Bolt Exists Between The Bike Arm Bracket And The Upright Assembly Of The Hitch Style Bicycle Rack.
Make Of Vehicle
THULE
Model Of Vehicle
HITCHING POST PRO
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
07E047000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
When Moving The Bike Arm Bracket To Its Down Position, This Pinch Point Has To Potential Of Causing A Severe Laceration Or Amputation To The User’S Fingertips Or Hand.
Fix Defect
Thule Will Notify Owners And Provide A Repair Kit And InstruCTIons Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 20, 2007. Owners Can Contact Thule At 800-Thule91 (800-848-5391). Notes: Land Rover Purchased Some Of These Bike Racks For Use On Their Lr3 And Range Rover Sport Vehicles, Part No. Lrnapbr4. L. L. Bean Also Sells Some Of These Bike Racks Under The Model Name Of Hitching Post Pro (Wd75, Wd76, Wd77, Wd78, Yl05, Bbg9, Bbh1, Bbh2, Bbh4), Expressway (Wd72, Wd73, Bbh5, Bbh6), Or Trailblazer (Wd31, Bbh7). Rei Has Also Purchased Some Of These Bike Racks Under Model Names: Hitching Post Pro (934, 934Xt, 935, 935Xt, 936, 936Xt, 937, 937Xt, 951, 951Xt), Expressway (995, 995Xt, 996, 996Xt), And Trailblazer (998, 998Xt).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thule, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
245845
Date Owners Notified
20070620
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thule, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070703