Safety Recall NHTSA · 15E074000 Reported September 10, 2015

Bike carrier cradles may fail

Cequent Consumer Products, Inc. · N/A · 2,724 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15E074000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Cequent Consumer Products, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,724
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
September 10, 2015
Completion Rate
32.53

Defect Summary

Cequent consumer products, inc. (cequent) is recalling certain model reese explore bike carriers, part numbers 1392900 (two-bike trunk mount bike carrier), 1393100 (four-bike hitch mount bike carrier), and 6314400 (four-bike hitch mount bike carrier), manufactured from january 1, 2015, through july 17, 2015. the affected bike carriers have cradles that may have been molded incorrectly, which can cause the cradle to rip and fail.

Safety Consequence

If the cradle fails, a bicycle on the cradle may partially or fully fall from the rack, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Cequent will notify owners and will provide a cradle replacement kit. the recall began september 28, 2015. owners may contact cequent customer service at 1-877-208-2573 or by email at returnsprocessing@cequentgroup.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 Cequent Consumer Products, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15E074000 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 15E074000

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

What is recall 15E074000?

NHTSA recall 15E074000 was issued by Cequent Consumer Products, Inc. on September 10, 2015. It addresses: Bike carrier cradles may fail. The recall affects approximately 2,724 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cequent Consumer Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15E074000 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.