9999 SPORTWORKS APEX 3 Recall

Campaign:

13E042000 on 08/08/2013

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

04/07/2013 - 04/07/2013

Affected:

444

Defect:

Sportworks northwest, inc. (sportworks) is recalling certain apex 3 bicycle racks designed for being mounted on transit buses. in the affected racks, cracks may develop where the latch tube is welded to the pivot tabs connected to the frame. over time, the cracks may lead to separation of the latch tube and latch handle.

Consequence:

If the latch handle and tube fall from the rack it would create a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Sportworks will notify owners and replace the frames under warranty, free of charge. the recall began on september 6, 2013. owners may contact sportworks at 1-888-861-0555 ext. 2.

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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