Safety Recall NHTSA · 10E023000 Reported June 15, 2010

Hitch mount bicycle carriers

Q: What is recall 10E023000?

NHTSA recall 10E023000 was issued by Yakima Products, Inc. on June 15, 2010. It addresses: Hitch mount bicycle carriers. The recall affects approximately 721 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 · 721 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

10E023000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Yakima Products, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

721

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

June 15, 2010

Defect Summary

Yakima is recalling certain model flipside hitch mount bicycle carriers, p/n 8002426, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on various vehicles. the flipside has a feature that allows the mast to be lowered to the side of the vehicle to allow access to the vehicle's trunk, hatch, or truck bed. the pivot bushing in the hinge area that allows this function was installed incorrectly.

Safety Consequence

The mast could fold unexpectedly, possibly resulting in property damage or personal injury.

Corrective Action

Yakima will notify owners and provide a repair kit free of charge. the safety recall began on june 18, 2010. owners may contact yakima 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 10E023000 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 10E023000

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

What is recall 10E023000?

NHTSA recall 10E023000 was issued by Yakima Products, Inc. on June 15, 2010. It addresses: Hitch mount bicycle carriers. The recall affects approximately 721 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 10E023000 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.