Kuat NV 2 Hitch-Mounted Bicycle Carrier Recall for Support Arm Failure
Kuat Innovations is recalling NV 2 hitch-mounted bicycle carriers because a support arm may shear, allowing the bicycle to drag or fall off 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 may result in a vehicle crash, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Kuat Innovations, LLC is recalling certain NV 2 model hitch-mounted bicycle carriers manufactured between July 21 and September 15, 2009. These units were sold as aftermarket equipment for use on various passenger vehicles.
The recall addresses a defect in the support arm that attaches to the front bicycle wheel during towing. This arm may shear, which could allow the bicycle to be dragged behind the vehicle or to fall off completely. If this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, it may result in a vehicle crash.
Kuat will notify owners and provide a free repair kit. The safety recall began on October 7, 2010. Owners may contact Kuat toll-free at 1-877-822-5828 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK recall
- Manufacturer
- KUAT INNOVATIONS LLC
- Affected units
- 445
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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