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HighNHTSA·18E038000·Announced 2018-05-31

Yakima HoldUp Evo Hitch Bike Racks Recalled for Rear Tray Separation

Yakima is recalling HoldUp Evo hitch-mounted bike racks because the rear tire tray may separate while driving, increasing crash risk.

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 defect presents a risk of harm (crash) due to component separation while driving, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Yakima Products, Inc. is recalling certain HoldUp Evo hitch-mounted bike racks, part numbers 802479-2482. The recall involves 3,184 units. The defect is that the rear tire tray may separate from the bike rack while the vehicle is moving.

If the rear wheel tray separates while a bicycle is attached, the rear bicycle wheel may drag on the road. This condition increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

The recall began on June 6, 2018. Yakima has notified owners and will provide a repair kit to secure the rear bicycle wheel tray free of charge. Owners may contact Yakima customer service at 1-888-266-3085. Yakima's recall number is HU2018. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bike Rack
Hazard
Affected units
3,184

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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