NHTSA recall 07E047000
Equipment · Thule, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Certain aftermarket thule hitch style bicycle racks with fold down style bike arms. A pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack.
Why it matters: When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch point has to potential of causing a severe laceration or amputation to the user's fingertips or hand.
The fix: Thule will notify owners and provide a repair kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2007. Owners can contact thule at 800-thule91 (800-848-5391). Notes: Land Rover purchased some of these bike racks for use on their lr3 and range rover sport vehicles, part no. lrnapbr4.…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2005 Land Rover LR3
- 2006 Land Rover LR3
- 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- 2007 Land Rover LR3
- 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- 2008 Land Rover LR3
- 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Land Rover Lr3, 2006 Land Rover Lr3, 2007 Land Rover Lr3, 2008 Land Rover Lr3, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, year not stated Thule Expressway, year not stated Thule Hitching Post Pro, year not stated Thule Trailblazer.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07E047000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.