Yakima Products, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2011

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Yakima Products, Inc. in 2011. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 24, 2011

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HITCH MOUNT BICYCLE CARRIERS

YAKIMA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL FLIPSIDE HITCH MOUNT BICYCLE CARRIERS, P/N 8002426, USED TO TRANSPORT UP TO 4 BICYCLES, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON VARIOUS VEHICLES. THE FLIPSIDE HAS A FEATURE THAT ALLOWS THE MAST TO BE LOWERED TO THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE'S TRUNK, HATCH, OR TRUCK BED. THE PULL PIN THAT ALLOWS THIS FEATURE CAN "WALK" OUT OF ITS POSITION AND ALLOW THE UNIT TO FALL TO THE SIDE WHILE BIKES ARE LOADED.

NHTSA ID: 11E025000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 9,122

Consequence Summary:

THE UNIT CAN FALL TO THE SIDE DURING USE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A BICYCLE HITTING THE GROUND AND EJECTING FROM THE MOUNT ONTO THE ROAD, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH OR INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 1-971-249-7503.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 25, 2011

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FRONT LOADER ROOF TOP BIKE RACK

YAKIMA IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FRONT LOADER ROOF TOP BIKE RACKS, PART NUMBER 8002103. ON CERTAIN BICYCLE WHEEL SIZES, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE USER TO TIGHTEN THE FRONT HOOPS IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT ADEQUATELY SECURE THE BICYCLE WHEEL. BICYCLE WHEEL SIZES AFFECTED: 26", 29", AND 700C.

NHTSA ID: 11E017000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 9,644

Consequence Summary:

IF THE BIKE IS NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED, THE BIKE COULD BE EJECTED ON TO THE ROAD, POSSIBLY CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

YAKIMA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BIKE RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAKIMA AT 1-971-249-7503.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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