1998 HOLLYWOOD HR520
1998 HOLLYWOOD HR520 Recall Title: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
1998 HOLLYWOOD HR520 Recall Date: 1998-09-02
1998 HOLLYWOOD HR520 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 98E026000
1998 HOLLYWOOD HR520 Recall Manufacturer: HOLLYWOOD ENGINEERING, INC.
1998 HOLLYWOOD HR520 Recall Component(s): EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
1998 HOLLYWOOD HR520 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 300
1998 HOLLYWOOD HR520 Recall Overview: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: BICYCLE RACKS. THE HITCH RACKS WERE WELDED WITHOUT SUPPORT GUSSETS AND COULD CRACK, SAG OR FALL OFF 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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1998 HOLLYWOOD HR520 Recall Notes: DISTRIBUTOR NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 13, 1998.OWNERS WHO HAVE ONE OF THESE BICYCLE RACKS SHOULD CONTACT HOLLYWOOD AT 1-800-747-4085 TO HAVE THEM EXCHANGED FOR PROPERLY MANUFACTURED RACKS.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).