Pro Series Translite Bike Rack Recalls
All Pro Series Translite Bike Rack recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.April 25th, 2013
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Recall Date
April 25th, 2013
April 25th, 2013
Units Effected
2,330
2,330
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E021000
Manufacturer: Cequent Performance Products, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 2011
Manufactured End Date: June 30th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: May 9th, 2013
Defect Summary:
Cequent Performance Products, Inc. (Cequent) is recalling certain Pro Series Translite Bike Racks, Part No. 63144, manufactured from October 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. The bike rack cradles may tear if excessive force is applied to the cradle straps. Consequence Summary:
Torn cradles could allow a bike to disengage from the carrier. If a bike disengages from the carrier it may fall onto the roadway, creating a hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Cequent will replace the dealer inventory and customers will receive a repair kit free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Customers may contact Cequent at 1-800-931-6689. Recall 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.
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