THULE DOMESTIQUE 9999: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 10E020000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THULE | DOMESTIQUE | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2010-06-04 | 2010-05-24 | 2010-05-24 |
Manufacturers Involved: Thule, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4457
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THULE, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL DOMESTIQUE, P/N 513, AFTERMAKET ROOFTOP BICYCLE CARRIERS. THE FORK HEAD BOSS MAY FAIL WHILE TIGHTENING IT TO THE FRONT MOUNTING PLATE OF THE CARRIER.
THE BIKE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
THULE WILL PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT CONTAINING A NEW BOSS HEAD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE AT 1-800-848-5322.
OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 .
