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Our severity:HighNHTSA·16E053000·Announced 2016-06-08

Thule Recalls Sprint Bicycle Carriers Due to Fork Clamping Defect

Thule is recalling certain Sprint bicycle carriers because the fork clamping mechanism may not secure the bike, allowing it to detach from the vehicle.

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 a detached bike could cause a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Thule Inc. is recalling certain Sprint bicycle carriers, models 569/569000 and 528, manufactured between December 1, 2013, and April 1, 2016. The recall affects 9,140 units. The defect involves the fork clamping mechanism, which may not properly secure the bike fork to the carrier, allowing the bike to detach from the vehicle.

If the bike detaches while the vehicle is being driven, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Thule has notified registered owners, and dealers will exchange the affected carriers for an improved replacement carrier free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016.

Consumers are advised not to use the existing carriers. Owners may contact Thule's customer service at 1-844-361-8939 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK recall
Manufacturer
THULE, INC.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Carrier
Hazard
Affected units
9,140

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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