Thule, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Thule, Inc. in 2002. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 25, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THULE/BIKE RACK

THULE TRUNK MOUNT BIKE CARRIERS PRODUCED AND SOLD BETWEEN JANUARY AND AUGUST 2002, MODEL(S) SPEEDWAY (PN 961, 962, AND 91962) AND BACKPACK (PN 965 AND 966). SOME OF THE BIKE CARRIERS HAVE END CAPS ON THE ARMS THAT ARE NOT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHT. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE BIKE(S) TO SLIDE UP THE HOLDING ARMS OF THE CARRIER, FORCE THE LOOSE END CAPS OFF AND FALL OFF THE RACK.

NHTSA ID: 02E054000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 0

Consequence Summary:

SHOULD THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A FOLLOWING MOTORIST COULD STRIKE THE BIKE(S), POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

THULE WILL NOTIFY ITS DEALERS AND CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BIKE RACKS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT BIKE RACK WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THULE AT 800-848-5391.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 25, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THULE/BIKE RACK

THULE TRUNK MOUNT BIKE CARRIERS PRODUCED AND SOLD BETWEEN JANUARY AND AUGUST 2002, MODEL(S) SPEEDWAY (PN 961, 962, AND 91962) AND FREEWAY (PN 960). THE POSITIONING SPRING PIN THAT SETS INTO THE HUB CAN SLIP POSITION IF THE RACK IS OVERSTRESSED. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BIKE(S) CAN FALL OFF THE BIKE RACK.

NHTSA ID: 02E055000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 0

Consequence Summary:

SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A FOLLOWING MOTORIST COULD STRIKE THE BIKE(S), POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

THULE WILL NOTIFY ITS DEALERS AND CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BIKE RACKS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT BIKE RACK WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THULE AT 800-848-5391.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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