OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
04E034000
Equipment
Reported May 12, 2004 · SEATTLE SPORTS COMPANY, INC.
Summary
LL BEAN VAGABOND 11 AND 15 ROOF TOP CARGO CARRIER. THE 4 ATTACHMENT POINTS OR STRAPS USED TO SECURE THE CARRIER TO THE VEHICLE ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD THE CARRIER IN PLACE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Consequence
THE CARRIER COULD BLOW OFF THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CAUSING A FOLLOWING MOTORIST(S) TO CRASH.
Remedy
LL BEAN WILL REPLACE THE CARRIER WITH A NEW, STRONGER CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 30, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SEATTLE SPORTS AT 206-782-0773.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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