Defect Description For Recall
The Swing Arm Of The Car Rack Can Prematurely Disengage Causing The Car Rack To Fall From The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
TREK
Model Of Vehicle
CAR RACK
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
96E034000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
Effect Of Defect
If The Car Rack Disengages From The Vehicle, The Cargo Can Fall Onto The Roadway Causing A Hazard To Following Vehicles And/Or Pedestrians Nearby.
Fix Defect
Trek Bicycle Is Asking For The Return Of These Car Racks And Will Reimburse The Owners.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Trek Bicycle Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
3296
Date Owners Notified
19961105
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Trek Bicycle Corporation
Date Report Received
19961107