Yakima Products, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Yakima Products, Inc. in 2005. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 3, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

UNEXPECTED COLLAPSE OF THE BICYCLE LOAD ARMS

CERTAIN YAKIMA MIGHTYJOE 2 AND MIGHTYJOE 3 TRUCK-MOUNTED BICYCLE CARRIERS, P/NOS. 8002609 AND 8002608. DUE TO USING MATERIAL OF INADEQUATE STRENGTH IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOCATION OF THE TIGHTENING STRAPS, THE LATCH MAY GIVE FALSE FEEDBACK.

NHTSA ID: 05E064000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 16,671

Consequence Summary:

THE BICYCLE LOAD ARMS MAY UNEXPECTEDLY COLLAPSE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH SHOULD THE ARMS COLLAPSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE.

Corrective Action:

YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE CARRIERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 971-249-7500.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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