NHTSA Campaign 10E044000 — KUAT NV 2 9999 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Official recall data re-presented for lookup and verification. Campaign: 10E044000. Vehicle: KUAT NV 2. Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10E044000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | KUAT NV 2 |
| Model Year | 9999 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK |
| Manufacturer | KUAT INNOVATIONS LLC |
Official summary
KUAT INNOVATIONS, LLC IS RECALLING CERTAIN NV 2 MODEL HITCH MOUNTED BICYCLE CARRIERS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 21 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPORT ARM WHICH ATTACHES TO THE FRONT BICYCLE WHEEL DURING TOW CAN SHEAR POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE BICYCLE TO BE DRAGGED BEHIND THE VEHICLE OR COMPLETELY FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
Official consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Official remedy
KUAT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REPAIR KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUAT TOLL FREE AT 1-877-822-5828.
Official notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 85691 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10E044000 |
| Make | KUAT |
| Model | NV 2 |
| Model Year | 9999 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK |
| Manufacturer Name | KUAT INNOVATIONS LLC |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2009-07-21 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2009-09-15 |
| Record Type Code | E |
| Potentially Affected Units | 445 |
| Action Date | 2010-10-07 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | KUAT INNOVATIONS LLC |
| Report Date | 2010-09-09 |
| Notification Date | 2010-09-10 |
| Official Summary | KUAT INNOVATIONS, LLC IS RECALLING CERTAIN NV 2 MODEL HITCH MOUNTED BICYCLE CARRIERS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 21 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPORT ARM WHICH ATTACHES TO THE FRONT BICYCLE WHEEL DURING TOW CAN SHEAR POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE BICYCLE TO BE DRAGGED BEHIND THE VEHICLE OR COMPLETELY FALL OFF THE VEHICLE. |
| Official Consequence | SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Official Remedy | KUAT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REPAIR KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUAT TOLL FREE AT 1-877-822-5828. |
| Official Notes / Contact | OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000037204000951786000000345 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |