Safety Recall NHTSA · 13E028000 Reported May 23, 2013

Roof rack may separate from vehicle

Yakima Products, Inc. · N/A · 1,369 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13E028000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,369
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 23, 2013

Defect Summary

Yakima products, inc. (yakima) is recalling certain whispbar rack systems. The fitting kits (part numbers k558, k393, k421, k491, k422, k543 , k480 & k508) for infiniti g-sedans (07-13), audi q7, a3/a4/a6 wagons, kia sportage, toyota matrix (2009-2013), and mitsubishi outlander sport vehicles do not properly fit the roofline or raised rail of the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

The rack may separate from the vehicle while driving, causing a hazard to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Yakima will notify owners and instruct them to return the parts to a yakima dealer for a replacement yakima rack system or for a refund of the customers money. the recall began on june 7, 2013. owners may contact yakima customer service at 1-888-925-4621 or fitkitrecall@whispbar.com.

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 13E028000 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 13E028000

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

What is recall 13E028000?

NHTSA recall 13E028000 was issued by Yakima Products, Inc. on May 23, 2013. It addresses: Roof rack may separate from vehicle. The recall affects approximately 1,369 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 13E028000 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.