Safety Recall NHTSA · 15E049000 Reported June 12, 2015

Q-tower roof rack may detach unexpectedly

Yakima Products, Inc. · N/A · 3,468 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15E049000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Yakima Products, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,468
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 12, 2015
Completion Rate
40.40

Defect Summary

Yakima products, inc. (yakima) is recalling certain q-tower roof racks, part numbers 8000124 and 8000135, manufactured january 26, 2015, to may 26, 2015, and q-tower stripped replacement towers, part number 8880048, manufactured april 1, 2015, to april 15, 2015. the affected roof racks have crossbar clamping wedges that may slide on the crossbars during the installation process, causing the rack to have a loose fit on the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

A rack that does not snugly fit the roof may eject from the vehicle while it is in motion increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Yakima will notify owners and will provide owners with proper crossbar clamping wedges, free of charge. the recall began on june 17, 2015. owners may contact yakima customer service at 1-888-266-3085 or email them at qtowerrecall@yakima.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 15E049000 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 15E049000

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

What is recall 15E049000?

NHTSA recall 15E049000 was issued by Yakima Products, Inc. on June 12, 2015. It addresses: Q-tower roof rack may detach unexpectedly. The recall affects approximately 3,468 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 15E049000 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.