NHTSA recall 09E014000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Apr 15, 20092,186 vehicles affectedYAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.Built Dec 18, 2008 – Jan 28, 2009
The defect
Yakima IS recalling certain quickback 2, p/no. 8002621, and quickback 3, p/no. 8002622, trunk mounted bike racks manufactured between december 18, 2008 and january 28, 2009, sold for use as aftermarket equipment on various passenger vehicles. the top straps attaching the product to the vehicle may detach from the vehicle when one or more bicycles are mounted on the rack.
The risk
This could cause property damage or injury.
The remedy
Yakima will notify owners and offer a full refund or a comparable replacement product. the safety recall began on april 27, 2009. owners may contact yakima toll-free at 1-888-925-4621.