NHTSA recall 10E020000 · Equipment
Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Reported May 24, 20104,457 vehicles affectedTHULE, INC.
The defect
Thule, inc. IS recalling certain model domestique, p/n 513, aftermaket rooftop bicycle carriers. the fork head boss may fail while tightening it to the front mounting plate of the carrier.
The risk
The bike may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
The remedy
Thule will provide a repair kit containing a new boss head free of charge. the safety recall began on june 4, 2010. owners may contact thule at 1-800-848-5322.