The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15E049000·Announced 2015-06-12

Yakima Recalls Q-Tower Roof Racks Due to Loose Fit Risk

Yakima is recalling specific Q-Tower Roof Racks and replacement towers because clamping wedges may slide, causing a loose fit that could eject the rack while driving.

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, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Yakima Products, Inc. is recalling certain Q-Tower Roof Racks (part numbers 8000124 and 8000135) manufactured between January 26, 2015, and May 26, 2015, as well as Q-Tower Stripped Replacement towers (part number 8880048) manufactured between April 1, 2015, and April 15, 2015. The recall affects 3,468 units.

The affected roof racks have crossbar clamping wedges that may slide on the crossbars during the installation process. This defect causes the rack to have a loose fit on the vehicle. A rack that does not snugly fit the roof may eject from the vehicle while it is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Yakima will notify owners and provide proper crossbar clamping wedges free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Yakima customer service at 1-888-266-3085 or email [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
Consumer Product — Vehicle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
3,468

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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