The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V412000·Announced 2010-09-14

Yakima Recalls 2009 Rack and Roll Trailers Due to Wheel Separation Risk

Yakima is recalling 2009 Rack and Roll equipment trailers because the wheels can separate while driving, potentially causing a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel separation) that could result in a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Yakima Products, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009 Rack and Roll equipment trailers, part numbers 8008106 and 8008107, in sizes 66"/250 LB and 78"/300 LB. The recall involves 1,511 units.

The defect involves the trailer's wheels, which can separate from the trailer while driving. If the wheel separates, the trailer may become unstable, which could result in a vehicle crash.

Yakima will notify owners and provide a trailer axle upgrade kit free of charge. The safety recall began on September 23, 2010. Owners may contact Yakima Customer Service at 1-888-925-4621 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
YAKIMA RACK AND ROLL
Brand
YAKIMA
Manufacturer
YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,511

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • RACK AND ROLL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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