Safety Recall NHTSA · 09E014000 Reported April 15, 2009

Aftermarket trunk mount bike racks

Q: What is recall 09E014000?

NHTSA recall 09E014000 was issued by Yakima Products, Inc. on April 15, 2009. It addresses: Aftermarket trunk mount bike racks. The recall affects approximately 2,186 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.

Yakima Products, Inc. · N/A · 2,186 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09E014000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Yakima Products, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,186

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

April 15, 2009

Defect Summary

Yakima is recalling certain quickback 2, p/no. 8002621, and quickback 3, p/no. 8002622, trunk mounted bike racks manufactured between december 18, 2008 and january 28, 2009, sold for use as aftermarket equipment on various passenger vehicles. the top straps attaching the product to the vehicle may detach from the vehicle when one or more bicycles are mounted on the rack.

Safety Consequence

This could cause property damage or injury.

Corrective Action

Yakima will notify owners and offer a full refund or a comparable replacement product. the safety recall began on april 27, 2009. owners may contact yakima toll-free at 1-888-925-4621.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Yakima Products, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 09E014000 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 09E014000

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

What is recall 09E014000?

NHTSA recall 09E014000 was issued by Yakima Products, Inc. on April 15, 2009. It addresses: Aftermarket trunk mount bike racks. The recall affects approximately 2,186 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Yakima Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E014000 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.