The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11E017000·Announced 2011-04-25

Yakima Front Loader Roof Top Bike Rack Recall for Inadequate Securing

Yakima is recalling certain Front Loader Roof Top Bike Racks because the front hoops may not adequately secure bicycle wheels of specific sizes, posing a risk of the bike being ejected onto the road.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product where the defect could cause a vehicle crash or property damage, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for unreported injury risks.

Plain-English summary

Yakima Products, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket Front Loader Roof Top Bike Racks, part number 8002103. The recall affects racks used with bicycle wheel sizes of 26 inches, 29 inches, and 700C. On these specific wheel sizes, there is a potential for the user to tighten the front hoops in a way that does not adequately secure the bicycle wheel.

If the bicycle is not adequately secured, it could be ejected onto the road, possibly causing property damage or a vehicle crash. The safety recall began on April 28, 2011.

Yakima will notify owners and replace the bike rack free of charge. Owners may contact Yakima at 1-971-249-7503. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK recall
Manufacturer
YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Accessory
Hazard
Affected units
9,644

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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