The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·12E035000·Announced 2012-10-02

Yakima Rooftop Rack Recall for 2012-2013 Ford Focus Vehicles

Yakima is recalling specific rooftop rack systems for 2012-2013 Ford Focus vehicles because they may slide off when loaded, posing a hazard to others.

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 risk-of-harm product where the rack may slide off and cause injury to pedestrians or become a road hazard, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Yakima Products, Inc. is conducting a safety recall for certain aftermarket rooftop rack systems sold for use on 2012 and 2013 model year Ford Focus vehicles. The recall involves combined Q-Tower and Q128 Clip systems with part numbers 8000124 and 8000728. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not by Ford.

The defect occurs because the rooftop rack clips do not fully contact the door frame. This lack of contact results in insufficient clamping pressure and friction. Consequently, the system may slide off the vehicle when loaded with accessories, potentially becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Yakima at 1-888-925-4621. Yakima or a Yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the Q-Tower and Q-128 Clip system. There is no replacement system available for the 2012-2013 model year Ford Focus. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD FOCUS
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
Category
Consumer Product — Vehicle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
440

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)

  • FOCUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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