DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2009-04-15DescriptionYakima is recalling certain quickback 2, p/no. 8002621, and quickback 3, p/no. 8002622, trunk mounted bike racks manufactured between december 18, 2008 and january 28, 2009, sold for use as aftermarket equipment on various passenger vehicles. The top straps attaching the product to the vehicle may detach from the vehicle when one or more bicycles are mounted on the rack.
ConsequenceThis could cause property damage or injury.
Corrective ActionYakima will notify owners and offer a full refund or a comparable replacement product. The safety recall began on april 27, 2009. Owners may contact yakima toll-free at 1-888-925-4621.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to
http://www.safercar.gov .