9999 HYUNDAI EXPRESSWAY 995 Recall

Campaign:

08E006000 on 01/22/2008

Component:

Equipment

Affected:

185

Defect:

Hyundai is recalling 185 aftermarket expressway 996 (p/n 00285-03000) and expressway 995 (p/n 00285-03001) hitch style bike racks received from thule, inc. in january and february 2005. a pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the "hitch" style bicycle rack.

Consequence:

When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch bolt has the potential of causing severe laceration or amputation to the user's fingertips or hand.

Correction:

Thule will provide a repair kit and instructions to owners of these bicycle racks. owners should contact thule at 800-thule91 (800-848-5391) to obtain a free repair kit along with repair instructions or owners can contact hyundai at 734-337-9499 for further information.

Notes:

Hyundai recall no. 081.customers may 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.

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