Yakima Whispbar Recalls
All Yakima Whispbar 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.May 24th, 2013
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
Recall Date
May 24th, 2013
May 24th, 2013
Units Effected
1,369
1,369
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E028000
Manufacturer: YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
Date of Owner Notification: June 7th, 2013
Defect Summary:
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. Consequence Summary:
The rack may separate from the vehicle while driving, causing a hazard to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
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 [email protected]. 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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