YAKIMA WHISPBAR 9999: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13E028000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| YAKIMA | WHISPBAR | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-06-07 | 2013-05-23 | 2013-05-24 |
Manufacturers Involved: Yakima Products, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1369
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Yakima Products, Inc. "Yakima" is recalling certain Whispbar rack systems. The fitting kits "part numbers K558, K393, K421, K491, K422, K543 , K480 & K508" for Infiniti G-sedans "07-13", Audi Q7, A3/A4/A6 Wagons, Kia Sportage, Toyota Matrix "2009-2013", and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles do not properly fit the roofline or raised rail of the vehicle.
The rack may separate from the vehicle while driving, causing a hazard to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Yakima will notify owners and instruct them to return the parts to a Yakima dealer for a replacement Yakima rack system or for a refund of the customers money. The recall began on June 7, 2013. Owners may contact Yakima customer service at 1-888-925-4621 or Fitkitrecall"Whispbar.com.
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.
