Large Recall NHTSA · 07E047000 Reported July 3, 2007

Hitch style bike racks

Thule, Inc. · N/A · 245,845 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07E047000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Thule, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
245,845
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 3, 2007

Defect Summary

Certain aftermarket thule hitch style bicycle racks with fold down style bike arms. a pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack.

Safety Consequence

When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch point has to potential of causing a severe laceration or amputation to the user's fingertips or hand.

Corrective Action

Thule will notify owners and provide a repair kit and instructions free of charge. the recall began on june 20, 2007. owners can contact thule at 800-thule91 (800-848-5391). notes: land rover purchased some of these bike racks for use on their lr3 and range rover sport vehicles, part no. Lrnapbr4. l. L. Bean also sells some of these bike racks under the model name of hitching post pro (wd75, wd76, wd77, wd78, yl05, bbg9, bbh1, bbh2, bbh4), expressway (wd72, wd73, bbh5, bbh6), or trailblazer (wd31, bbh7). rei has also purchased some of these bike racks under model names: hitching post pro (934, 934xt, 935, 935xt, 936, 936xt, 937, 937xt, 951, 951xt), expressway (995, 995xt, 996, 996xt), and trailblazer (998, 998xt).

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Thule, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 07E047000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 07E047000

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

What is recall 07E047000?

NHTSA recall 07E047000 was issued by Thule, Inc. on July 3, 2007. It addresses: Hitch style bike racks. The recall affects approximately 245,845 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thule, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07E047000 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.