NHTSA recall 13E021000 · Equipment
Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Reported Apr 25, 20132,330 vehicles affectedCequent Performance Products, Inc.Built Oct 1, 2011 – Jun 30, 2012
The defect
Cequent Performance Products, Inc. (Cequent) is recalling certain Pro Series Translite Bike Racks, Part No. 63144, manufactured from October 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. The bike rack cradles may tear if excessive force is applied to the cradle straps.
The risk
Torn cradles could allow a bike to disengage from the carrier. If a bike disengages from the carrier it may fall onto the roadway, creating a hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Cequent will replace the dealer inventory and customers will receive a repair kit free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Customers may contact Cequent at 1-800-931-6689.