Defect Description For Recall
Honda Is Recalling 2,032 Hitch Style Bike Racks Sold As Aftermarket For Use On My 2003-2007 And Some My 2008 Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, And Acura Mdx Vehicles. A Pinch Bolt Exists Between The Bike Arm Bracket And The Upright Assembly Of The “Hitch” Style Bicycle Rack.
Make Of Vehicle
HONDA
Model Of Vehicle
08L14-E09-100
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08E013000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
Effect Of Defect
When Moving The Bike Arm Bracket To Its Down Position, This Pinch Bolt Has The Potential Of Causing Severe Laceration Or Amputation To The User’S Fingertips Or Hand.
Fix Defect
Owners Should Contact Thule At 800-Thule91 (800-848-5391) To Obtain A Free Repair Kit Along With Repair InstruCTIons Or Owners May Contact Honda At 1-800-999-1009 Or Acura At 1-800-382-2238 For Further Information.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2032
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20080205