Car rack - Thule rapid fixpoint XT kit
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
The Thule Rapid Fixpoint XT kit, a car roof rack system, is being recalled because a fixation bolt (number 8523723002) used to secure the load carrier base to the car's fixpoint is brittle and can break under stress. If the bolt breaks during use, the roof rack and its load could come loose while the vehicle is being driven, potentially causing injury. The affected products were manufactured between January 1, 2008, and February 28, 2009, and include product numbers 133050, 133056, 133061, 133066, 133068, 133069, 133071, 133077, and 133080.
The manufacturer has voluntarily withdrawn the product from the market and initiated a consumer recall. The source document does not specify what remedy consumers should pursue or contact information for obtaining a replacement or repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of injuries because the incorrect rigidity of the fixation bolt makes it brittle and it could therefore break under stress. The potential danger is that the fixation bolt snaps off during use which, in the worst cases, can lead to the rack and load coming loose while driving.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
A bolt with number 8523723002 in a Thule Rapid Fixpoint XT kit used for fastening the load carrier base into the fixpoint of the car. Model: Thule Rapid Fixpoint XT kit used for fastening the load carrier base into the fixpoint of the car. Produced during the period 1 January 2008-28 February 2009. The following product numbers are affected: 133050, 133056, 133061, 133066, 133068, 133069, 133071, 133077 and 133080. Spare parts numbers: 5 Notifying country: Sweden
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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