Safety Recall NHTSA · 10E044000 Reported September 9, 2010

Hitch mount bicycle carrier

Q: What is recall 10E044000?

NHTSA recall 10E044000 was issued by Kuat Innovations Llc on September 9, 2010. It addresses: Hitch mount bicycle carrier. The recall affects approximately 445 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment 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.

Kuat Innovations Llc · Equipment · 445 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

10E044000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kuat Innovations Llc

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

445

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

September 9, 2010

Defect Summary

Kuat innovations, llc is recalling certain nv 2 model hitch mounted bicycle carriers manufactured from july 21 through september 15, 2009, sold for use as aftermarket equipment on various passenger vehicles. the support arm which attaches to the front bicycle wheel during tow can shear possibly allowing the bicycle to be dragged behind the vehicle or completely fall off the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

Should this occur while the vehicle is in motion, it may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Kuat will notify owners and provide a free repair kit. the safety recall began on october 7, 2010. owners may contact kuat toll free at 1-877-822-5828.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kuat Innovations Llc dealer and reference recall ID 10E044000 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 10E044000

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

What is recall 10E044000?

NHTSA recall 10E044000 was issued by Kuat Innovations Llc on September 9, 2010. It addresses: Hitch mount bicycle carrier. The recall affects approximately 445 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kuat Innovations Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10E044000 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.