Acura 08L14-E09-200 – 08E013000

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

ACURA

Model Of Vehicle

08L14-E09-200

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard