Safety Recall NHTSA · 14E059000 Reported September 2, 2014

Warning labels omitted during packaging

Horizon Global · Equipment · 7,086 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14E059000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
7,086
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 2, 2014
Completion Rate
0.72

Defect Summary

Trimas corporation (trimas) is recalling certain model highland-brand universal telescopic bar carriers (part numbers 2508500 and 25085), universal car roof top basket carriers (part number 35036) and multi-purpose roof top bar carriers (part numbers 2005200 and 20052), and reese-brand carry power multi-purpose bar carriers (part numbers 13907 and 1390700) and carry power roof top multi-purpose steel basket carriers (part number 1390900). the affected carriers may have inadvertently been packaged without the proper warning labels advising consumers not use the carriers with cargo bags, cargo baskets, cargo boxes or rooftop accessories.

Safety Consequence

If the bar carriers are used with the cargo bags, cargo baskets, cargo boxes or rooftop accessories it could increase the risk of separation of the cargo from the vehicle, which would become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Trimas will notify owners and will provide revised instructions containing appropriate warnings, free of charge. the recall began on january 20, 2015. Owners may contact cequent consumer products' customer service at 1-800-234-6992.

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 Horizon Global dealer and reference recall ID 14E059000 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 14E059000

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

What is recall 14E059000?

NHTSA recall 14E059000 was issued by Horizon Global on September 2, 2014. It addresses: Warning labels omitted during packaging. The recall affects approximately 7,086 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Horizon Global dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14E059000 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.