Defect Description For Recall
Yakima Is Recalling Certain Model Flipside Hitch Mount Bicycle Carriers, P/N 8002426, Used To Transport Up To 4 Bicycles, Sold As Aftermarket Equipment For Use On Various Vehicles. The Flipside Has A Feature That Allows The Mast To Be Lowered To The Side Of The Vehicle To Allow Access To The Vehicle’S Trunk, Hatch, Or Truck Bed. The Pull Pin That Allows This Feature Can “Walk” Out Of Its Position And Allow The Unit To Fall To The Side While Bikes Are Loaded.
Make Of Vehicle
YAKIMA
Model Of Vehicle
FLIPSIDE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
11E025000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
Effect Of Defect
The Unit Can Fall To The Side During Use. This Could Lead To A Bicycle Hitting The Ground And EjeCTIng From The Mount Onto The Road, Creating A Road Hazard To Other Vehicles Which Could Possibly Result In A Crash Or Injury To Persons Outside The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Yakima Will Notify Owners And Provide A Repair Kit Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On June 29, 2011. Owners May Contact Yakima At 1-971-249-7503.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080201
End Of Manufacture
20110622
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
9122
Date Owners Notified
20110629
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110624