Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E034000 Reported May 12, 2004

Seattle sports/roof storage pouch

Q: What is recall 04E034000?

NHTSA recall 04E034000 was issued by Seattle Sports Company, Inc. on May 12, 2004. It addresses: Seattle sports/roof storage pouch. The recall affects approximately 353 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.

Seattle Sports Company, Inc. · N/A · 353 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04E034000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Seattle Sports Company, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

353

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

May 12, 2004

Defect Summary

Ll bean vagabond 11 and 15 roof top cargo carrier. the 4 attachment points or straps used to secure the carrier to the vehicle are not strong enough to hold the carrier in place while the vehicle is traveling at highway speeds.

Safety Consequence

The carrier could blow off the roof of the vehicle, possibly causing a following motorist(s) to crash.

Corrective Action

Ll bean will replace the carrier with a new, stronger carrier. owner notification is expected to begin may 30, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact seattle sports at 206-782-0773.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Seattle Sports Company, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04E034000 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 04E034000

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

What is recall 04E034000?

NHTSA recall 04E034000 was issued by Seattle Sports Company, Inc. on May 12, 2004. It addresses: Seattle sports/roof storage pouch. The recall affects approximately 353 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Seattle Sports Company, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E034000 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.