Thule 3068 – 09E011000

Defect Description For Recall

Thule, Inc. Is Recalling 2,323 Owner-Installed Roof-Mounted Fit Kits, Models 3068 And 3069, Manufactured Between January 1, 2008 And February 28, 2009 That Are Used With Thule PodiUM Foot Packs, Models 460 And 460R. These Fit Kits Were Sold As Aftermarket Equipment For Use On The Vehicles Listed Above. The Bolt(S) Used To Secure The Foot To The Vehicle Was Manufactured To A Hardness That May Cause The Bolt(S) To Be Brittle And Potentially Break Under Stress.

Make Of Vehicle

THULE

Model Of Vehicle

3068

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

09E011000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

This May Result In The Bolt(S) Snapping Off During Use Or Without A Load. The Unsecured Rack And Load Can Then Come Loose While Driving Creating A Potential Road Hazard, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Thule Will Mail A Retro Fit Kit Along With Repair InstruCTIons To Owners Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or Before April 13, 2009. Owners May Contact Thule Toll-Free At 1-800-238-2388.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Thule, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20080101

End Of Manufacture

20090228

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

2323

Date Owners Notified

20090417

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Thule, Inc.

Date Report Received

20090402

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard