The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·10E020000·Announced 2010-05-24

Thule Recalls Certain Model Domestique Aftermarket Rooftop Bicycle Carriers

Thule is recalling certain Model Domestique rooftop bicycle carriers because a component may fail, causing the bike to separate from the vehicle.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that could cause a crash or personal injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Thule, Inc. is recalling certain Model Domestique, P/N 513, aftermarket rooftop bicycle carriers. The recall involves 4,457 units.

The fork head boss may fail while tightening it to the front mounting plate of the carrier. This defect may cause the bike to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK recall
Manufacturer
THULE, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
4,457

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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