The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13E028000·Announced 2013-05-23

Yakima Whispbar Rack Fitting Kits Recalled for Poor Vehicle Fit

Yakima is recalling Whispbar rack fitting kits for specific vehicles because they do not fit the roofline properly, creating a crash risk.

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 defect where the rack may separate from the vehicle, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for structural vehicle defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Yakima Products, Inc. is recalling certain Whispbar rack systems. The recall involves fitting kits with part numbers K558, K393, K421, K491, K422, K543, K480, and K508. These kits are designed for Infiniti G-sedans (2007-2013), Audi Q7, A3/A4/A6 Wagons, Kia Sportage, Toyota Matrix (2009-2013), and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles.

The fitting kits do not properly fit the roofline or raised rail of the affected vehicles. This defect may cause the rack to separate from the vehicle while driving, which creates a hazard to other vehicles on the road and increases the risk of a crash.

Yakima will notify owners and instruct them to return the parts to a Yakima dealer for a replacement Yakima rack system or a refund. The recall began on June 7, 2013. Owners may contact Yakima customer service at 1-888-925-4621 or [email protected]. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Roof Rack
Hazard
Affected units
1,369

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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