Defect Description For Recall
Yakima Is Recalling Certain Aftermarket Front Loader Roof Top Bike Racks, Part Number 8002103. On Certain Bicycle Wheel Sizes, There Is A Potential For The User To Tighten The Front Hoops In A Way That Does Not Adequately Secure The Bicycle Wheel. Bicycle Wheel Sizes Affected: 26″, 29″, And 700C.
Make Of Vehicle
YAKIMA
Model Of Vehicle
FRONT LOADER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
11E017000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
Effect Of Defect
If The Bike Is Not Adequately Secured, The Bike Could Be Ejected On To The Road, Possibly Causing Property Damage Or A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Yakima Will Notify Owners And Replace The Bike Rack Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On April 28, 2011. Owners May Contact Yakima At 1-971-249-7503.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
9644
Date Owners Notified
20110428
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110425