Yakima: equipment recalls

1. 18E038000Received 31 May 2018. 3,184 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Products named: Yakima Holdup Evo Bike Rack.

   Report filed by Yakima Products, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number HU2018. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jun 2018.

2. 15E049000Received 12 Jun 2015. 3,468 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) is recalling certain Q-Tower Roof Racks, part numbers 8000124 and 8000135, manufactured January 26, 2015, to May 26, 2015, and Q-Tower Stripped Replacement towers, part number 8880048, manufactured April 1, 2015, to April 15, 2015. The affected roof racks have crossbar clamping wedges that may slide on the crossbars during the installation process, causing the rack to have a loose fit on the vehicle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A rack that does not snugly fit the roof may eject from the vehicle while it is in motion increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Yakima will notify owners and will provide owners with proper crossbar clamping wedges, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Yakima customer service at 1-888-266-3085 or email them at qtowerrecall@yakima.com.

   Products named: Yakima Q-Tower Stripped Replace; Yakima Q-Tower.

   Report filed by Yakima Products, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jun 2015.

3. 13E028000Received 23 May 2013. 1,369 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) is recalling certain Whispbar rack systems. The fitting kits (part numbers K558, K393, K421, K491, K422, K543 , K480 & K508) for Infiniti G-sedans (07-13), Audi Q7, A3/A4/A6 Wagons, Kia Sportage, Toyota Matrix (2009-2013), and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles do not properly fit the roofline or raised rail of the vehicle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The rack may separate from the vehicle while driving, causing a hazard to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Yakima will notify owners and instruct them to return the parts to a Yakima dealer for a replacement Yakima rack system or for a refund of the customers money. The recall began on June 7, 2013. Owners may contact Yakima customer service at 1-888-925-4621 or Fitkitrecall@Whispbar.com.

   Products named: Yakima Whispbar.

   Report filed by Yakima Products, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Jun 2013.

4. 13E008000Received 15 Feb 2013. 7,045 units.

   Equipment / Mechanical / Carrier/Rack

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) is recalling certain SpareTime, two bike, rack systems, part number 8002598, manufactured from November 1, 2011, through October 30, 2012. These racks are for use on vehicles with a rear hatch door mounted spare tire system. The affected bike racks have mounting bolts that may break.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the mounting bolts break, the bike rack may fall from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Yakima will notify owners and mail replacement bolts with instructions to owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Yakima at 1-888-925-4621.

   Products named: Yakima Sparetime.

   Report filed by Yakima Products, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Feb 2013.

5. 12E035000Received 2 Oct 2012. 440 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Yakima Products, Inc. for use on model year 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus vehicles. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not by Ford. Certain combined Q-Tower and Q128 Clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124 and 8000728, do not fully contact the door frame.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without proper contact of the rooftop rack clip to the door frame, there is insufficient clamping pressure and friction. The system may slide off the vehicle when loaded with accessories, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Yakima will notify owners, and Yakima or a Yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the Q-Tower and Q-128 Clip system. There is no replacement system available for the 2012-2013 model year Ford Focus. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Only vehicles equipped with the vehicle rack system are affected. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not Ford. Owners may contact Yakima at 1-888-925-4621.

   Products named: Yakima Q-Tower And Q-Clip Combo; Ford Focus 2013; Ford Focus 2012.

   Report filed by YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Oct 2012.

6. 11E025000Received 24 Jun 2011. 9,122 units.

   Equipment / Mechanical / Carrier/Rack

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Yakima is recalling certain model flipside hitch mount bicycle carriers, p/n 8002426, used to transport up to 4 bicycles, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on various vehicles. The flipside has a feature that allows the mast to be lowered to the side of the vehicle to allow access to the vehicle's trunk, hatch, or truck bed. The pull pin that allows this feature can "walk" out of its position and allow the unit to fall to the side while bikes are loaded.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The unit can fall to the side during use. This could lead to a bicycle hitting the ground and ejecting from the mount onto the road, creating a road hazard to other vehicles which could possibly result in a crash or injury to persons outside the vehicle.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Yakima will notify owners and provide a repair kit free of charge. The safety recall began on june 29, 2011. Owners may contact yakima at 1-971-249-7503.

   Products named: Yakima Flipside.

   Report filed by YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jun 2011.

7. 11E017000Received 25 Apr 2011. 9,644 units.

   Equipment / Mechanical / Carrier/Rack

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Yakima is recalling certain aftermarket front loader roof top bike racks, part number 8002103. On certain bicycle wheel sizes, there is a potential for the user to tighten the front hoops in a way that does not adequately secure the bicycle wheel. Bicycle wheel sizes affected: 26", 29", and 700c.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the bike is not adequately secured, the bike could be ejected on to the road, possibly causing property damage or a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Yakima will notify owners and replace the bike rack free of charge. The safety recall began on april 28, 2011. Owners may contact yakima at 1-971-249-7503.

   Products named: Yakima Front Loader.

   Report filed by YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Apr 2011.

8. 10E023000Received 15 Jun 2010. 721 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Yakima is recalling certain model flipside hitch mount bicycle carriers, p/n 8002426, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on various vehicles. The flipside has a feature that allows the mast to be lowered to the side of the vehicle to allow access to the vehicle's trunk, hatch, or truck bed. The pivot bushing in the hinge area that allows this function was installed incorrectly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The mast could fold unexpectedly, possibly resulting in property damage or personal injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Yakima will notify owners and provide a repair kit free of charge. The safety recall began on june 18, 2010. Owners may contact yakima at 1-888-925-4621.

   Products named: Yakima Flipside.

   Report filed by YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jun 2010.

9. 09E014000Received 15 Apr 2009. 2,186 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Yakima 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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could cause property damage or injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Yakima 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.

   Products named: Yakima Quickback 3; Yakima Quickback 2.

   Report filed by YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Apr 2009.

10. 05E064000Received 3 Oct 2005. 16,671 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical / Carrier/Rack

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain yakima mightyjoe 2 and mightyjoe 3 truck-mounted bicycle carriers, p/nos. 8002609 and 8002608. Due to using material of inadequate strength in conjunction with the location of the tightening straps, the latch may give false feedback.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The bicycle load arms may unexpectedly collapse, possibly resulting in injury or a vehicle crash should the arms collapse while the vehicle is in use.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Yakima will notify its customers and replace the carriers free of charge. The recall began on october 28, 2005. Owners may contact yakima at 971-249-7500.

    Products named: Yakima Mightyjoe 2; Yakima Mightyjoe 3.

    Report filed by YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Oct 2005.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• Flipside2
• Front Loader1
• Holdup Evo Bike Rack1
• Mightyjoe 21
• Mightyjoe 31
• Q-Tower1
• Q-Tower And Q-Clip Combo1
• Q-Tower Stripped Replace1
• Quickback 21
• Quickback 31
• Sparetime1
• Whispbar1

• All other equipment brands
• White GMC3
• Whitney2
• Williams2
• Wix4
• WSB2
• Yamaha5
• Zemco2
• ZF13
• ZF Group4
• Zoox5

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Which Yakima products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 12 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: Flipside

How many units does a Yakima equipment campaign have?

The median Yakima campaign has 3,468 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the Yakima campaigns name most often?

Equipment, in 10 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.