Safety Recall NHTSA · 02E055000 Reported September 25, 2002

Thule/bike rack

Q: What is recall 02E055000?

NHTSA recall 02E055000 was issued by Thule, Inc. on September 25, 2002. It addresses: Thule/bike rack. The recall affects approximately 0 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment 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.

Thule, Inc. · Equipment · 0 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02E055000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thule, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

September 25, 2002

Defect Summary

Thule trunk mount bike carriers produced and sold between january and august 2002, model(s) speedway (pn 961, 962, and 91962) and freeway (pn 960). the positioning spring pin that sets into the hub can slip position if the rack is overstressed. if this happens, the bike(s) can fall off the bike rack.

Safety Consequence

Should this occur while the vehicle is in motion, a following motorist could strike the bike(s), possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Thule will notify its dealers and customers and will replace the defective bike racks free of charge. owner notification began september 30, 2002. owners who do not receive the free replacement bike rack within a reasonable time should contact thule at 800-848-5391.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thule, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02E055000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 02E055000

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

What is recall 02E055000?

NHTSA recall 02E055000 was issued by Thule, Inc. on September 25, 2002. It addresses: Thule/bike rack. The recall affects approximately 0 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thule, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02E055000 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.