YAKIMA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 RACK AND ROLL EQUIPMENT TRAILERS
— Recall Campaign #10V412000
YAKIMA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 RACK AND ROLL EQUIPMENT TRAILERS, PART NUMBERS 8008106 AND 8008107, SIZE 66"/250 LB AND 78"/300 LB. THE TRAILER'S WHEEL(S) CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER WHILE DRIVING.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,511 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
10V412000
| Manufacturer: | Yakima Products, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | September 14, 2010 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 10V412000 |
| Units affected: | 1,511 |
- Description:
- YAKIMA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 RACK AND ROLL EQUIPMENT TRAILERS, PART NUMBERS 8008106 AND 8008107, SIZE 66"/250 LB AND 78"/300 LB. THE TRAILER'S WHEEL(S) CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER WHILE DRIVING.
- Consequeces:
- SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL WOULD CAUSE THE TRAILER TO BECOME UNSTABLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL PROVIDE A TRAILER AXLE UPGRADE KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA CUSTOMER SERVICE 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 .