NHTSA recall 02E051000 · Equipment
Unknown or other
Reported Sep 4, 20024,000 vehicles affectedNORTHPOLE USA
The defect
Ames panorama cargo carrier which IS attached to the top of a vehicle. all of these carriers are being recalled. the straps can rip and the carrier can fly off the vehicle.
The risk
If the carrier flies off the vehicle while it IS in motion, it could strike a pedestrian or another vehicle, possibly resulting in personal injury or a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Northpole USA will notify all of the ames department stores that the carrier was provided to and repurchase them. notification to customers began september 9, 2002. owners should contact northpole USA at 800-613-1225.