9999 PRO SERIES TRANSLITE BIKE RACK Recall

Campaign:

13E021000 on 04/24/2013

Component:

Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack

Manufactured:

09/30/2011 - 06/29/2012

Affected:

2,330

Defect:

Cequent performance products, inc. (cequent) is recalling certain pro series translite bike racks, part no. 63144, manufactured from october 1, 2011 through june 30, 2012. the bike rack cradles may tear if excessive force is applied to the cradle straps.

Consequence:

Torn cradles could allow a bike to disengage from the carrier. if a bike disengages from the carrier it may fall onto the roadway, creating a hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Cequent will replace the dealer inventory and customers will receive a repair kit free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2013. customers may contact cequent at 1-800-931-6689.

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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