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HighNHTSA·18E011000·Announced 2018-03-01

RockyMounts Recalls Four Bicycle Rack Models Due to Weld Failure Risk

RockyMounts is recalling four bicycle rack models because a weld may crack, causing the rack and bicycles to separate from the vehicle and create a road 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 structural defect that can cause a crash, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

RockyMounts, Inc. is recalling certain Split Rail 1.25" (part number 11300), MonoRail 2" (part number 10004), SplitRail 2" (part number 11400), and MonoRail 1.25" (part number 10003) bicycle racks. The recall affects 565 units. The defect involves a weld that attaches the hitch tube to the pivot bracket, which may crack and fail. This failure allows the upper portion of the rack, with bicycles attached, to separate from the vehicle.

If the rack and bicycles separate, they can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes are reported in the source text, but the potential for a crash is explicitly stated.

The recall began on March 8, 2018. RockyMounts will notify owners and provide a new rack base free of charge. Owners may contact RockyMounts customer service at 1-303-402-0190 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
RockyMounts, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycle Racks
Hazard
Affected units
565

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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