Kuat Nv 2 Recalls

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September 10th, 2010
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Recall Date
September 10th, 2010
Units Effected
445
NHTSA Campaign Number: 10E044000
Manufacturer: KUAT INNOVATIONS LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: July 21st, 2009
Manufactured End Date: September 15th, 2009
Date of Owner Notification: October 7th, 2010

Defect Summary:
KUAT INNOVATIONS, LLC IS RECALLING CERTAIN NV 2 MODEL HITCH MOUNTED BICYCLE CARRIERS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 21 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPORT ARM WHICH ATTACHES TO THE FRONT BICYCLE WHEEL DURING TOW CAN SHEAR POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE BICYCLE TO BE DRAGGED BEHIND THE VEHICLE OR COMPLETELY FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence Summary:
SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
KUAT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REPAIR KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUAT TOLL FREE AT 1-877-822-5828.

Recall Notes:
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 .

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