Yakima Products, Inc. is recalling certain SpareTime
— Recall Campaign #13E008000
Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) is recalling certain SpareTime, two bike, rack systems, part number 8002598, manufactured from November 1, 2011, through October 30, 2012. These racks are for use on vehicles with a rear hatch door mounted spare tire system. The affected bike racks have mounting bolts that may break.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 7,045 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13E008000
| Manufacturer: | Yakima Products, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 15, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13E008000 |
| Units affected: | 7,045 |
- Description:
- Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) is recalling certain SpareTime, two bike, rack systems, part number 8002598, manufactured from November 1, 2011, through October 30, 2012. These racks are for use on vehicles with a rear hatch door mounted spare tire system. The affected bike racks have mounting bolts that may break.
- Consequeces:
- If the mounting bolts break, the bike rack may fall from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.
- Corrective action:
- Yakima will notify owners and mail replacement bolts with instructions to owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Yakima at 1-888-925-4621.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.