9999 ROCKYMOUNTS BIKE RACK-MONORAIL 2" Recall

Campaign:

18E011000 on 03/04/2018

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

10/31/2016 - 07/30/2017

Affected:

565

Defect:

Rockymounts, inc. (rockymounts) is recalling certain split rail 1.25" bicycle racks, part number 11300, monorail 2" bicycle racks, part number 10004, splitrail 2" bicycle racks, part number 11400, and monorail 1.25" bicycle racks, part number 10003. the weld that attaches the hitch tube to the pivot bracket may crack and fail allowing the upper portion of the rack with the bicycles attached to separate from the vehicle.

Consequence:

If a portion of the rack and the attached bicycles separate from the vehicle, they can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Rockymounts will notify owners and will provide a new rack base, free of charge. the recall began on march 8, 2018. owners may contact rockymounts customer service at 1-303-402-0190.

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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