NHTSAEQUIPMENT
KUAT INNOVATIONS LLC - Bike Rack May Fail
Published: June 4, 2024Recall ID: 24E044000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A bicycle rack that drops unexpectedly can cause a bicycle to detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
KUAT INNOVATIONS LLC (Kuat Racks) is recalling certain Transfer v2 bicycle hitch racks. The pivot cams may become disengaged, which can cause the bike rack to unexpectedly drop.
Affected Products
Bike Rack May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Bike Rack May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 24E044000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E044000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | KUAT INNOVATIONS LLC |
| Defect summary | KUAT INNOVATIONS LLC (Kuat Racks) is recalling certain Transfer v2 bicycle hitch racks. The pivot cams may become disengaged, which can cause the bike rack to unexpectedly drop. |
| Completion rate | 36.82 |
| Corrective action | The remedy is currently under development. Owners are advised not to use their bike rack until the remedy has been completed. Kuat Racks will provide owners a redesigned pivot pedal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact Kuat Racks customer service at 417-889-5820. |
| Consequence summary | A bicycle rack that drops unexpectedly can cause a bicycle to detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 86209 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-04T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |