The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13E021000·Announced 2013-04-25

Cequent Pro Series Translite Bike Racks Recalled for Cradle Tearing

Cequent is recalling Pro Series Translite Bike Racks because cradles may tear, allowing bikes to fall onto the roadway and create a crash hazard.

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 a falling bike could create a crash hazard, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Cequent Performance Products, Inc. is recalling certain Pro Series Translite Bike Racks, Part No. 63144, manufactured from October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012. The recall affects approximately 2,330 units.

The bike rack cradles may tear if excessive force is applied to the cradle straps. If the cradles tear, a bike could disengage from the carrier and fall onto the roadway, creating a hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall began on May 9, 2013. Cequent will replace dealer inventory, and customers will receive a repair kit free of charge. Customers may contact Cequent at 1-800-931-6689. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK recall
Manufacturer
Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Bike Rack
Hazard
Affected units
2,330

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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