YAKIMA HOLDUP EVO BIKE RACK 9999: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18E038000

Make Model Year
YAKIMA HOLDUP EVO BIKE RACK NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-06 2018-05-31 2018-06-06

Production Dates: 2018-03-01 - 2018-04-30

Manufacturers Involved: Yakima Products, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: HU2018

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3184

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Yakima Products, Inc. "Yakima" is recalling certain HoldUp Evo hitch-mounted bike racks, part number 802479-2482. The rear tire tray may separate from the bike rack while the vehicle is moving.

Consequence

If the rear wheel tray separates from the bike rack while a bicycle is attached to it, the rear bicycle wheel may drag on the road while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Yakima has notified owners, and will provide owners with a repair kit that will secure the rear bicycle wheel rear tray, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2018. Owners may contact Yakima customer service at 1-888-266-3085. Yakima's number for this recall is HU2018.

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.