Safety Recall NHTSA · 02E051000 Reported September 4, 2002

Northpole/ames cargo carrier

Q: What is recall 02E051000?

NHTSA recall 02E051000 was issued by Northpole Usa on September 4, 2002. It addresses: Northpole/ames cargo carrier. The recall affects approximately 4,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Northpole Usa · N/A · 4,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02E051000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Northpole Usa

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

4,000

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

September 4, 2002

Defect Summary

Ames panorama cargo carrier which is attached to the top of a vehicle. all of these carriers are being recalled. the straps can rip and the carrier can fly off the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

If the carrier flies off the vehicle while it is in motion, it could strike a pedestrian or another vehicle, possibly resulting in personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Northpole usa will notify all of the ames department stores that the carrier was provided to and repurchase them. notification to customers began september 9, 2002. owners should contact northpole usa at 800-613-1225.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Northpole Usa dealer and reference recall ID 02E051000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02E051000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02E051000?

NHTSA recall 02E051000 was issued by Northpole Usa on September 4, 2002. It addresses: Northpole/ames cargo carrier. The recall affects approximately 4,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Northpole Usa dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02E051000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.