Yakima Q-tower Stripped Replace recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 12, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Yakima Products, Inc. recalls Yakima Q-tower Stripped Replace, Q-tower

Recall number

15E049000

Brand / firm

Yakima

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,468 units

Why it was recalled

A rack that does not snugly fit the roof may eject from the vehicle while it is in motion increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

What was recalled

Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) is recalling certain Q-Tower Roof Racks, part numbers 8000124 and 8000135, manufactured January 26, 2015, to May 26, 2015, and Q-Tower Stripped Replacement towers, part number 8880048, manufactured April 1, 2015, to April 15, 2015. The affected roof racks have crossbar clamping wedges that may slide on the crossbars during the installation process, causing the rack to have a loose fit on the vehicle.

What to do

Yakima will notify owners and will provide owners with proper crossbar clamping wedges, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Yakima customer service at 1-888-266-3085 or email them at qtowerrecall@yakima.com.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.