Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

18E038000

ManufacturerYakima Products, Inc.Reported2018-05-31Affected3,184 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.