OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
18E038000
Equipment
Reported May 31, 2018 · Yakima Products, Inc.
Summary
Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) is recalling certain HoldUp Evo hitch-mounted bike racks, part number 802479-2482. The rear tire tray may separate from the bike rack while the vehicle is moving.
Consequence
If the rear wheel tray separates from the bike rack while a bicycle is attached to it, the rear bicycle wheel may drag on the road while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yakima has notified owners, and will provide owners with a repair kit that will secure the rear bicycle wheel rear tray, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2018. Owners may contact Yakima customer service at 1-888-266-3085. Yakima's number for this recall is HU2018.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗