Recall 13E021000: Equipment, Mechanical, Carrier/rack

NHTSA recall 13E021000 · announced April 25, 2013 · Pro Series · 2,330 units affected

The problem

Cequent Performance Products, Inc. (Cequent) is recalling certain Pro Series Translite Bike Racks, Part No. 63144, manufactured from October 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. The bike rack cradles may tear if excessive force is applied to the cradle straps.

The risk

Torn cradles could allow a bike to disengage from the carrier. If a bike disengages from the carrier it may fall onto the roadway, creating a hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Cequent will replace the dealer inventory and customers will receive a repair kit free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Customers may contact Cequent at 1-800-931-6689.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

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