Defect Description For Recall
Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) Is Recalling Certain Q-Tower Roof Racks, Part Numbers 8000124 And 8000135, Manufactured January 26, 2015, To May 26, 2015, And Q-Tower Stripped Replacement Towers, Part Number 8880048, Manufactured April 1, 2015, To April 15, 2015. The Affected Roof Racks Have Crossbar ClaMPIng Wedges That May Slide On The Crossbars During The Installation Process, Causing The Rack To Have A Loose Fit On The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
YAKIMA
Model Of Vehicle
Q-TOWER
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
15E049000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
A Rack That Does Not Snugly Fit The Roof May Eject From The Vehicle While It Is In Motion Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Yakima Will Notify Owners And Will Provide Owners With Proper Crossbar ClaMPIng Wedges, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 17, 2015. Owners May Contact Yakima Customer Service At 1-888-266-3085 Or Email Them At Qtowerrecall@Yakima.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150126
End Of Manufacture
20150526
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
3468
Date Owners Notified
20150617
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150612