Safety Recall NHTSA · 11E017000 Reported April 25, 2011

Front loader roof top bike rack

Q: What is recall 11E017000?

NHTSA recall 11E017000 was issued by Yakima Products, Inc. on April 25, 2011. It addresses: Front loader roof top bike rack. The recall affects approximately 9,644 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.

Yakima Products, Inc. · Equipment · 9,644 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11E017000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Yakima Products, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

9,644

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

April 25, 2011

Defect Summary

Yakima is recalling certain aftermarket front loader roof top bike racks, part number 8002103. on certain bicycle wheel sizes, there is a potential for the user to tighten the front hoops in a way that does not adequately secure the bicycle wheel. Bicycle wheel sizes affected: 26", 29", and 700c.

Safety Consequence

If the bike is not adequately secured, the bike could be ejected on to the road, possibly causing property damage or a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Yakima will notify owners and replace the bike rack free of charge. the safety recall began on april 28, 2011. owners may contact yakima at 1-971-249-7503.

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 11E017000 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 11E017000

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

What is recall 11E017000?

NHTSA recall 11E017000 was issued by Yakima Products, Inc. on April 25, 2011. It addresses: Front loader roof top bike rack. The recall affects approximately 9,644 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Yakima Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11E017000 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.