Thule Rapid Fixpoint XT Kits
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The kit's bolts are too small and may result in the kit not being properly secured to the roof of the vehicle. This may cause the kit and any items attached to it to become detached from the roof.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: The kit's bolts are too small and may result in the kit not being properly secured to the roof of the vehicle. This may cause the kit and any items attached to it to become detached from the roof. Hazards: If the roof rack or any items attached to it detaches from the vehicle, there is an increased risk of an accident and injury to the vehicle occupants and other road users. What to do: Consumers should stop using their Fixpoint XT Kit and remove it from their vehicle. To identify whether their kit is affected by the recall, consumers should visit https://www.thule.com/en-gb/product-recall/thule-fixpointxt-kit-recall If affected, consumers should contact the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement Fixpoint XT Kit, installed free of charge. For further information, consumers can contact Thule AB at fixpointkits@thule.com
Affected Products
Thule Rapid Fixpoint XT Kits The Fixpoint Kit is part of Thule’s kit-based roof rack system, used to mount the foot of the roof rack to a vehicle’s roof. Model numbers 3049, 3136 and 3144 This recall only affects Fixpoint XT kits purchased after 16 December 2019 and installed on certain vehicles. See attached list of identifying numbers and vehicle models below
Additional Source Details
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| Guid › #text | fef52c28-27a3-4a69-9f94-f1fc159b25ef |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/thule-rapid-fixpoint-xt-kits |
| Pub Date | Sun, 16 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Thule%20Rapid%20Fixpoint%20XT%20Kit%20in%20situ.jpg?itok=SAh58281 |