THULE, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL DOMESTIQUE, P/N 513, AFTERMAKET ROOFTOP BICYCLE CARRIERS
— Recall Campaign #10E020000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4,457 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
10E020000
| Manufacturer: | Thule, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 24, 2010 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 10E020000 |
| Units affected: | 4,457 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- THE BIKE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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 .