Safety Recall NHTSA · 12E035000 Reported October 2, 2012

Vehicle rooftop rack system

Yakima Products, Inc. · N/A · 440 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12E035000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
440
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 2, 2012

Defect Summary

This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by yakima products, inc. For use on model year 2012 and 2013 ford focus vehicles. this recall is being conducted by yakima, not by ford. certain combined q-tower and q128 clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124 and 8000728, do not fully contact the door frame.

Safety Consequence

Without proper contact of the rooftop rack clip to the door frame, there is insufficient clamping pressure and friction. The system may slide off the vehicle when loaded with accessories, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.

Corrective Action

Yakima will notify owners, and yakima or a yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the q-tower and q-128 clip system. there is no replacement system available for the 2012-2013 model year ford focus. the safety recall began on october 15, 2012. only vehicles equipped with the vehicle rack system are affected. this recall is being conducted by yakima, not ford. owners may contact yakima at 1-888-925-4621.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Yakima Products, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12E035000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12E035000

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

What is recall 12E035000?

NHTSA recall 12E035000 was issued by Yakima Products, Inc. on October 2, 2012. It addresses: Vehicle rooftop rack system. The recall affects approximately 440 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 12E035000 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.