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Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ United States/ Thule/ 16E053000

Thule · United States · High

Thule Sprint Bike Carrier: Equipment — carrier/rack

Affects Thule Sprint Bike Carrier · — — about 9K vehicles.

The hazard

If the bike detaches from the vehicle while it is being driven, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Thule has notified the registered owners, and dealers will exchange the affected bicycle carriers for an improved replacement carrier, free of charge. Consumers are advised not to use the existing carriers. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact Thule's customer service at 1-844-361-8939.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational