Safety Recall NHTSA · 13E008000 Reported February 15, 2013

Bike rack may detach from vehicle

Q: What is recall 13E008000?

NHTSA recall 13E008000 was issued by Yakima Products, Inc. on February 15, 2013. It addresses: Bike rack may detach from vehicle. The recall affects approximately 7,045 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 · 7,045 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13E008000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Yakima Products, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

7,045

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

February 15, 2013

Defect Summary

Yakima products, inc. (yakima) is recalling certain sparetime, two bike, rack systems, part number 8002598, manufactured from november 1, 2011, through october 30, 2012. these racks are for use on vehicles with a rear hatch door mounted spare tire system. the affected bike racks have mounting bolts that may break.

Safety Consequence

If the mounting bolts break, the bike rack may fall from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.

Corrective Action

Yakima will notify owners and mail replacement bolts with instructions to owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on february 22, 2013. 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 13E008000 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 13E008000

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

What is recall 13E008000?

NHTSA recall 13E008000 was issued by Yakima Products, Inc. on February 15, 2013. It addresses: Bike rack may detach from vehicle. The recall affects approximately 7,045 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 13E008000 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.