Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #08E013000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E013000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Includes 2,032 affected units, AFTERMARKET HITCH STYLE BIKE RACK, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Honda is recalling 2,032 hitch style bike racks sold as aftermarket for use on my 2003-2007 and some my 2008 honda pilot, ridgeline, and acura mdx vehicles. a pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the "hitch" style bicycle rack.

Corrective Action

Owners should contact thule at 800-thule91 (800-848-5391) to obtain a free repair kit along with repair instructions or owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238 for further information.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E013000
Manufacturer: Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Report Received Date: 2008-02-05T00:00:00
Subject: Aftermarket hitch style bike rack
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 2,032

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Honda is recalling 2,032 hitch style bike racks sold as aftermarket for use on my 2003-2007 and some my 2008 honda pilot, ridgeline, and acura mdx vehicles. a pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the "hitch" style bicycle rack.
Consequence Summary: When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch bolt has the potential of causing severe laceration or amputation to the user's fingertips or hand.
Corrective Action: Owners should contact thule at 800-thule91 (800-848-5391) to obtain a free repair kit along with repair instructions or owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238 for further information.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tzmy_u9j8~arg9
NHTSA ID: 08E013000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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