Defect Description For Recall
Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) Is Recalling Certain Sparetime, Two Bike, Rack Systems, Part Number 8002598, Manufactured From November 1, 2011, Through October 30, 2012. These Racks Are For Use On Vehicles With A Rear Hatch Door Mounted Spare Tire System. The Affected Bike Racks Have Mounting Bolts That May Break.
Make Of Vehicle
YAKIMA
Model Of Vehicle
SPARETIME
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
13E008000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Mounting Bolts Break, The Bike Rack May Fall From The Vehicle, Possibly Becoming A Road Hazard To Other Vehicles Or Causing Injury To Pedestrians.
Fix Defect
Yakima Will Notify Owners And Mail Replacement Bolts With InstruCTIons To Owners, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On February 22, 2013. Owners May Contact Yakima At 1-888-925-4621.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
7045
Date Owners Notified
20130222
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130215