0 YAKIMA Q-TOWER STRIPPED REPLACE
0 YAKIMA Q-TOWER STRIPPED REPLACE Recall Title: EQUIPMENT
0 YAKIMA Q-TOWER STRIPPED REPLACE Recall Date: 2015-06-12
0 YAKIMA Q-TOWER STRIPPED REPLACE NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 15E049000
0 YAKIMA Q-TOWER STRIPPED REPLACE Recall Manufacturer: Yakima Products, Inc.
0 YAKIMA Q-TOWER STRIPPED REPLACE Recall Component(s): EQUIPMENT
0 YAKIMA Q-TOWER STRIPPED REPLACE Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 3468
0 YAKIMA Q-TOWER STRIPPED REPLACE Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
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0 YAKIMA Q-TOWER STRIPPED REPLACE Recall Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.