YAKIMA IS RECALLING CERTAIN QUICKBACK 2, P/NO. 8002621, AND QUICKBACK 3
— Recall Campaign #09E014000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,186 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
09E014000
| Manufacturer: | Yakima Products, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | April 15, 2009 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 09E014000 |
| Units affected: | 2,186 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .