Recall 13E028000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 13E028000 · announced May 23, 2013 · Yakima · 1,369 units affected

The problem

Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) is recalling certain Whispbar rack systems. The fitting kits (part numbers K558, K393, K421, K491, K422, K543 , K480 & K508) for Infiniti G-sedans (07-13), Audi Q7, A3/A4/A6 Wagons, Kia Sportage, Toyota Matrix (2009-2013), and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles do not properly fit the roofline or raised rail of the vehicle.

The risk

The rack may separate from the vehicle while driving, causing a hazard to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Yakima will notify owners and instruct them to return the parts to a Yakima dealer for a replacement Yakima rack system or for a refund of the customers money. The recall began on June 7, 2013. Owners may contact Yakima customer service at 1-888-925-4621 or Fitkitrecall@Whispbar.com.

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.