NHTSA recall 16E053000 · Equipment
Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Reported Jun 8, 20169,140 vehicles affectedTHULE, INC.Built Dec 1, 2013 – Apr 1, 2016
The defect
Thule (Thule Inc.) is recalling certain Sprint bicycle carriers, models 569/569000 and 528, manufactured December 1, 2013 through April 1, 2016. The fork clamping mechanism may not properly secure the bike fork to the carrier, allowing the bike to detach from the vehicle.
The risk
If the bike detaches from the vehicle while it is being driven, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Thule has notified the registered owners, and dealers will exchange the affected bicycle carriers for an improved replacement carrier, free of charge. Consumers are advised not to use the existing carriers. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Thule's customer service at 1-844-361-8939.