Defect Description For Recall
Certain Yakima Mightyjoe 2 And Mightyjoe 3 Truck-Mounted Bicycle Carriers, P/Nos. 8002609 And 8002608. Due To Using Material Of Inadequate Strength In ConjunCTIon With The Location Of The Tightening Straps, The Latch May Give False Feedback.
Make Of Vehicle
YAKIMA
Model Of Vehicle
MIGHTYJOE 3
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
05E064000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
Effect Of Defect
The Bicycle Load Arms May Unexpectedly Collapse, Possibly Resulting In Injury Or A Vehicle Crash Should The Arms Collapse While The Vehicle Is In Use.
Fix Defect
Yakima Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Carriers Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 28, 2005. Owners May Contact Yakima At 971-249-7500.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
16671
Date Owners Notified
20051028
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20051003