Cequent Performance Products (Cequent) is recalling certain Pro Series Translite Bike Racks, Part No. 63144, manufactured from October 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. The bike rack cradles may tear if excessive force is applied to the cradle straps.
Cequent Performance Products – Bike Rack Cradle Straps May Tear
| Report Received Date | 04/25/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13E021000 |
| Consequence Summary | Torn cradles could allow a bike to disengage from the carrier. If a bike disengages from the carrier it may fall onto the roadway, creating a hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Cequent will replace the dealer inventory and customers will receive a repair kit free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Customers may contact Cequent at 1-800-931-6689. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 2330 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13E021000) |
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