Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E011000 Reported March 1, 2018

Welds can crack causing bikes to detach

Rockymounts, Inc. · N/A · 565 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18E011000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Rockymounts, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
565
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 1, 2018
Completion Rate
51.50

Defect Summary

Rockymounts, inc. (rockymounts) is recalling certain split rail 1.25" bicycle racks, part number 11300, monorail 2" bicycle racks, part number 10004, splitrail 2" bicycle racks, part number 11400, and monorail 1.25" bicycle racks, part number 10003. the weld that attaches the hitch tube to the pivot bracket may crack and fail allowing the upper portion of the rack with the bicycles attached to separate from the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

If a portion of the rack and the attached bicycles separate from the vehicle, they can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Rockymounts will notify owners and will provide a new rack base, free of charge. the recall began on march 8, 2018. owners may contact rockymounts customer service at 1-303-402-0190.

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 Rockymounts, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18E011000 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 18E011000

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

What is recall 18E011000?

NHTSA recall 18E011000 was issued by Rockymounts, Inc. on March 1, 2018. It addresses: Welds can crack causing bikes to detach. The recall affects approximately 565 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rockymounts, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E011000 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.