Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The hitch-style bike rack on your vehicle has a small metal pin that can pinch your fingers when you move the bike arm bracket. This is a safety issue with the design of the rack.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not careful, this pin can cause serious cuts or even amputate a finger, which could lead to permanent damage or disability.
Free Fix
You'll need to contact Thule at 800-THULE-91 to get a free repair kit, and follow the instructions to fix the issue. If you have any questions, you can also contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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