NHTSA recall 09E011000

Equipment · Subaru of America, Inc.

April 2, 2009report date

2,323units affected

Equipment recalltype

Details

What's wrong: Thule, Inc. is recalling 2,323 owner-installed roof-mounted fit kits, models 3068 and 3069, manufactured between January 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009 that are used with thule podium foot packs, models 460 and 460r. These fit kits were sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The bolt(s) used to secure the foot to the vehicle was manufactured to a hardness that may cause the bolt(s) to be…

Why it matters: This may result in the bolt(s) snapping off during use or without a load. The unsecured rack and load can then come loose while driving creating a potential road hazard, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

The fix: Thule will mail a retro fit kit along with repair instructions to owners free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before April 13, 2009.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2007 Mazda Cx-7, 2008 Mazda Cx-7, 2009 Mazda Cx-7, 2007 Mazda Cx-9, 2008 Mazda Cx-9, 2009 Mazda Cx-9, 2004 Mazda Mazda3, 2005 Mazda Mazda3, 2006 Mazda Mazda3, 2007 Mazda Mazda3, 2008 Mazda Mazda3, 2009 Mazda Mazda3, 2006 Mazda Mazda5, 2007 Mazda Mazda5, 2008 Mazda Mazda5, 2009 Mazda Mazda5, 2003 Mazda Mazda6, 2004 Mazda Mazda6, 2005 Mazda Mazda6, 2006 Mazda Mazda6, 2007 Mazda Mazda6, 2008 Mazda Mazda6, 2009 Mazda Mazda6, 2009 Subaru Forester, 2008 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2008 Subaru Impreza Sti, 2009 Subaru Impreza Sti, 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx, 2009 Subaru Impreza Wrx, 2008 Subaru Outback Sport, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport, year not stated Thule 3068, year not stated Thule 3069.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 09E011000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.