Recall 10E020000: Equipment, Mechanical, Carrier/rack

NHTSA recall 10E020000 · announced May 24, 2010 · Thule · 4,457 units affected

The problem

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 risk

THE BIKE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.