2009 Yakima Rack AND Roll recall: wheels
⚠️ What's wrong
Yakima is recalling certain model year 2009 Rack AND Roll equipment trailers, part numbers 8008106 AND 8008107, size 66"/250 lb AND 78"/300 lb. The trailer's wheel(s) CAN separate from the trailer while driving.
💥 The risk
Separation of the wheel would cause the trailer to become unstable which could result in a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
Yakima will notify owners AND will provide a trailer axle upgrade kit free of charge. The safety recall began on september 23, 2010. Owners may contact yakima customer service at 1-888-925-4621.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V412000
- Manufacturer
- YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,511
- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Owner phone
- 1-888-925-4621
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 23, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov .