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October 21, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22E091000
A detached bike arm assembly can fall into the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22E091
Manufacturer Thule, Inc.
Components STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 4,759
Summary
Thule, Inc. (Thule) is recalling certain Thule Range, Camber 2, and Camber 4 bike carriers. The weld on the on the bike arm assembly may be defective, causing the bike arm assembly to detach.
Remedy
Thule will replace the bike mast assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Thule customer service at 1-888-290-1266, by e-mail at rangecamber22@thule.com, or at www.thule.com
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
RECALL NOTICE
Thule Group Announces Recall of the following bike carriers:
Thule Camber 2 bike (#905800), Thule Camber 4 bike (#905600), and
Thule Range 4 bike (#905700)
Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect, when the bike carrier is in use, a weld on the arm assembly can crack and fail. If the safety strap or locking cable is not used, the bike arm assembly can become detached from the bike carrier, which could cause a vehicle crash or injure nearby pedestrians.
Recalled Product: Thule Camber 2 bike (#905800), Thule Camber 4 bike (#905600), and Thule Range 4 bike (#905700) manufactured in the date codes listed below:
Thule Range (905700) | Date code 05/02/22 through 07/26/22 |
Thule Camber 2 Bike (905800) | Date code 04/14/22 through 06/23/22 |
Thule Camber 4 bike (905600) | Date code 03/31/22 through 06/23/22 |
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bike carrier and determine if your product falls within the recall population. If so, contact Thule Group for a replacement bike mast assembly.
For more information:
www.thule.com/rangecamber22recall or 1-888-290-1266
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
This recall is being conducted in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
NHTSA Recall ID: 22E-091
Post until 05/08/2023
Chronology :
The Thule Camber was launched in the Americas in February 2019. The Thule Range was launched in the Americas in April 2019.
The Thule Camber has been sold in two different version:
905800: Thule Camber 2 bike
905600: Thule Camber 4 bike
The Thule Range has been sold in one version : 905700 only
2022-08-16: Received one complaint of Thule Range bike arm assembly detaching from the bike carrier rack. No accidents, injuries or fatalities were reported, only personal property damage occurred. Started investigation and requested product back for more in-depth analysis.
2022-09-08: Received second complaint of Thule Range bike arm assembly detaching from the bike carrier rack. No accidents, injuries or fatalities were reported, only personal property damage occurred. Continued investigation and requested product back for more in-depth analysis.
2022-09-12: An Internal risk evaluation was initiated. Decision to initiate complete enhanced test program to understand problem and attempt to replicate failure. Production was stopped. Internal stop of sale and quarantine was initiated.
2022-10-05: Decision to initiate product recall on affected population of Thule Camber and Thule Range from the market and offer replacement.
2022:10-07: Stop of sale was initiated with retailers and dealers.
3 Affected Products
Equipments
BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
THULE | CAMBER 2 BIKE CARRIER | |
THULE | CAMBER 4 BIKE CARRIER | |
THULE | RANGE BIKE CARRIER |
14 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22E091-1877.PDF 215.499KB
Safety Bulletin
RCSB-22E091-2084.pdf 153.116KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22E091-5520.pdf 752.495KB
Recall 573 Report – 11/7/2022
RCLRPT-22E091-3510.PDF 215.572KB
Miscellaneous Document – Website 110622
Miscellaneous Document – Social Media Range Camber 110622
RMISC-22E091-5981.pdf 104.389KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-22E091-0243.pdf 157.058KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22E091-4650.pdf 216.452KB
Miscellaneous Document – Chronology
Miscellaneous Document – Chronology for 573 Report 10.26.22.
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4
RCLQRT-22E091-8563.PDF 211.127KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-2
RCLQRT-22E091-6560.PDF 211.307KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-1
RCLQRT-22E091-2490.PDF 211.307KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2023-3
RCLQRT-22E091-9709.PDF 211.554KB
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Safety Recall Notice – Thule Camber 2 bike #905800, Thule Camber 4 bike #905600, and Thule Range 4 bike #905700
Today, in partnership with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Health Canada, Thule Group is issuing a voluntary recall of the following bike carriers manufactured with the below date codes as a precautionary action:
Thule Range โ Date code 05/02/22 through 07/26/22 Thule Camber 2 Bike โ Date code 04/14/22 through 06/23/22 Thule Camber 4 bike โ Date code 03/31/22 through 06/23/22
Unfortunately, we have determined that when the bike carrier is in use a weld on the arm assembly can crack and fail. There is a risk that bike carrier arm assembly may become detached from the bike carrier if the safety strap or locking cable is not used. This could cause a vehicle crash or injure nearby pedestrians.
Please note that no other Thule products are affected by the recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and visit the link below to find more information and to register for a free of charge bike mast assembly. www.thule.com/rangecamber22recall
Thule Camber 2 bike Thule Camber 4 bike
905800 905600
Thule Range 4 bike
905700
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Product Recall NHTSA ID: 22E-091
Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike and Thule Range 4 bike carrier
Dear Thule Group Customer, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. The Thule Group has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike and Thule Range bike carriers, manufactured in the date codes listed below.
Thule Range โ Date code 05/02/22 through 07/26/22 Thule Camber 2 Bike โ Date code 04/14/22 through 06/23/22 Thule Camber 4 bike โ Date code 03/31/22 through 06/23/22
At the Thule Group we take quality very seriously and product safety is our top priority. We
have determined that when the bike carrier is in use a weld on the arm assembly can crack and fail. There is a risk that bike carrier arm assembly may become detached from the bike carrier if the safety strap or locking cable is not used. This could cause a vehicle crash or injure
nearby pedestrians Page 2 (5) Thule Camber 2 bike Thule Camber 4 bike
905800 905600 Thule Range 4 bike
905700 IMPORTANT! Your Thule Camber 2 bike (905800), Thule Camber 4 bike (905600), or Thule Range 4 bike (905700) carrier manufactured in the date codes listed below is being recalled. Thule Range โ Date code 05/02/22 through 07/26/22 Thule Camber 2 Bike โ Date code 04/14/22 through 06/23/22 Thule Camber 4 bike โ Date code 03/31/22 through 06/23/22 Please stop using these products immediately. Page 3 (5) For Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike and Thule Range 4 bike carriers, you can determine if your bike carrier falls within the recall population by looking at the product number and date code, which is located on the inside of the mast upright tube, near the stinger assembly.
See below photos Model number Manufacturing Date What do we want you to do? We request that you take the following immediate actions:
1. Locate the product label on the inside of the mast upright tube, near the stinger assembly; and
2. Confirm model number and manufacturing date:
a. Product Item numbers โ 905600, 905700 or 905800
b. Date code is in Month/Day/Year format. If you have a product within the recalled date code period, we ask you to take the following actions:
โข Immediately stop using the Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike or Thule Range 4 bike carrier.
โข Visit www.thule.com/rangecamber22recall for more information and register for a free of charge bike mast assembly to be shipped directly to you. Once registered, the Thule Group will reach out to coordinate logistics to take possession of your recalled Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike or Thule Range 4 bike carrier, free of charge. Please be advised that you will not be charged anything in connection with this recall. If you have incurred any cost for remedies in advance of this notice, please contact Thule Group for reimbursement. Reasonable supporting documentation will be requested. If you have any additional queries please do not hesitate to visit Thule Groupโs website www.thule.com/rangecamber22recall or contact Thule Customer Service: Page 4 (5) o Via Phone: 1-888-290-1266, M-F, 8am โ 5pm EST
o Via E-mail: rangecamber22@thule.com If we fail to or are unable to remedy the issue free of charge within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590 or call the agencyโs toll- free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1โ800โ424โ9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. Please note this recall for replacement of product is limited to the units with a Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike or Thule Range 4 bike manufactured with the below date codes only and does not affect any units produced before March 30, 2022 and after October 15, 2022. Thule Range โ Date code 05/02/22 through 07/26/22 Thule Camber 2 Bike โ Date code 04/14/22 through 06/23/22 Thule Camber 4 bike โ Date code 03/31/22 through 06/23/22 We sincerely thank you for your co-operation and we apologize for any inconvenience. Page 5 (5)
Website landing page will read:
November 2022
Product recall of Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike and Thule Range 4 bike
carrier due to the risk that bike carrier arm assembly may become detached from the
bike carrier if the safety strap or locking cable is not used
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Chronology :
The Thule Camber was launched in the Americas in February 2019. The Thule Range was launched in the Americas in April 2019.
The Thule Camber has been sold in two different version:
905800: Thule Camber 2 bike
905600: Thule Camber 4 bike
The Thule Range has been sold in one version : 905700 only 2022-08-16: Received one complaint of Thule Range bike arm assembly detaching from the bike carrier rack. No accidents, injuries or fatalities were reported, only personal property damage occurred. Started investigation and requested product back for more in-depth analysis.
2022-09-08: Received second complaint of Thule Range bike arm assembly detaching from the bike carrier rack. No accidents, injuries or fatalities were reported, only personal property damage occurred. Continued investigation and requested product back for more in-depth analysis.
2022-09-12: An Internal risk evaluation was initiated. Decision to initiate complete enhanced test program to understand problem and attempt to replicate failure. Production was stopped. Internal stop of sale and quarantine was initiated.
2022-10-05: Decision to initiate product recall on affected population of Thule Camber and Thule Range from the market and offer replacement.
2022:10-07: Stop of sale was initiated with retailers and dealers.
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RECALL NOTICE
Thule Group Announces Recall of the following bike carriers:
Thule Camber 2 bike (#905800), Thule Camber 4 bike (#905600), and
Thule Range 4 bike (#905700)
Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect, when the bike carrier is in use, a weld on the arm assembly can crack and fail. If the safety strap or locking cable is not used, the bike arm assembly can become detached from the bike carrier, which could cause a vehicle crash or injure nearby pedestrians.
Recalled Product: Thule Camber 2 bike (#905800), Thule Camber 4 bike (#905600), and Thule Range 4 bike (#905700) manufactured in the date codes listed below:
Thule Range (905700) โ Date code 05/02/22 through 07/26/22 Thule Camber 2 Bike (905800) โ Date code 04/14/22 through 06/23/22 Thule Camber 4 bike (905600) โ Date code 03/31/22 through 06/23/22
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bike carrier and determine if your product falls within the recall population. If so, contact Thule Group for a replacement bike mast assembly. For more information:
www.thule.com/rangecamber22recall or 1-888-290-1266 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
This recall is being conducted in partnership with the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.
NHTSA Recall ID: 22E-091
Post until 05/08/2023
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Product Recall NHTSA ID: 22E-091
Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike and Thule Range 4 bike carrier
Dear Thule Group Customer, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. The Thule Group has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists with Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike and Thule Range bike carriers, manufactured in the date codes listed below.
Thule Range โ Date code 05/02/22 through 07/26/22 Thule Camber 2 Bike โ Date code 04/14/22 through 06/23/22 Thule Camber 4 bike โ Date code 03/31/22 through 06/23/22
At the Thule Group we take quality very seriously and product safety is our top priority. We
have determined that when the bike carrier is in use a weld on the arm assembly can crack and fail. There is a risk that bike carrier arm assembly may become detached from the bike carrier if the safety strap or locking cable is not used. This could cause a vehicle crash or injure
nearby pedestrians Page 2 (4) Thule Camber 2 bike Thule Camber 4 bike
905800 905600 Thule Range 4 bike
905700 IMPORTANT! Your Thule Camber 2 bike (905800), Thule Camber 4 bike (905600), or Thule Range 4 bike (905700) carrier manufactured in the date codes listed below is being recalled. Thule Range โ Date code 05/02/22 through 07/26/22 Thule Camber 2 Bike โ Date code 04/14/22 through 06/23/22 Thule Camber 4 bike โ Date code 03/31/22 through 06/23/22 Please stop using these products immediately. Page 3 (4) For Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike and Thule Range 4 bike carriers, you can determine if your bike carrier falls within the recall population by looking at the product number and date code, which is located on the inside of the mast upright tube, near the stinger assembly.
See below photos Model number Manufacturing Date What do we want you to do? We request that you take the following immediate actions:
1. Locate the product label on the inside of the mast upright tube, near the stinger assembly; and
2. Confirm model number and manufacturing date:
a. Product Item numbers โ 905600, 905700 or 905800
b. Date code is in Month/Day/Year format. If you have a product within the recalled date code period, we ask you to take the following actions:
โข Immediately stop using the Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike or Thule Range 4 bike carrier.
โข Visit www.thule.com/rangecamber22recall for more information and register for a free of charge bike mast assembly to be shipped directly to you. Once registered, the Thule Group will reach out to coordinate logistics to take possession of your recalled Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike or Thule Range 4 bike replacement mast assembly free of charge. The replacement could take approximately 10 minutes. Please be advised that you will not be charged anything in connection with this recall. If you have incurred any costs associated with remedies in advance of this notice, please either: (1) contact Thule Group for reimbursement via www.thule.com/rangecamber22recall; or (2) print and fill out the registration form (found under the www.thule.com/rangecamber22recall web page) and send to Thule Inc., 42 Silvermine Road, Seymour, CT 06483, Attn: Thule Camber Range recall. Page 4 (4)
Thule will reimburse you for the cost associated with postage. Reasonable supporting
documentation is required for other costs, including receipts, explanation for costs incurred, and description of how / what necessitated the attempted fix. If you have any additional queries please do not hesitate to visit Thule Groupโs website www.thule.com/rangecamber22recall or contact Thule Group Customer Service:
o Via Phone: 1-888-290-1266, M-F, 8am โ 5pm EST
o Via E-mail: rangecamber22@thule.com
If we fail to or are unable to remedy the issue free of charge within a reasonable amount of
time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20590 or call the agencyโs toll- free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY: 1โ800โ424โ9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. Please note this recall for replacement of product is limited to the units with a Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike or Thule Range 4 bike manufactured with the below date codes only and does not affect any units produced before March 30, 2022 and after October 15, 2022.
Thule Range โ Date code 05/02/22 through 07/26/22 Thule Camber 2 Bike โ Date code 04/14/22 through 06/23/22 Thule Camber 4 bike โ Date code 03/31/22 through 06/23/22 We sincerely thank you for your co-operation and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Best regards,
Lauren Thomas
Director of Quality
Region Americas
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Product Recall NHTSA ID: 22E-091
Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike and Thule Range 4 bike carrier
Dear Thule Group Partner, The Thule Group has decided that a safety defect exists in the Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike and Thule Range 4 bike, manufactured in the date codes listed below:
Thule Range โ Date code 05/02/22 through 07/26/22 Thule Camber 2 Bike โ Date code 04/14/22 through 06/23/22 Thule Camber 4 bike โ Date code 03/31/22 through 06/23/22
Accordingly, we are initiating a recall in conjunction with NHTSA to address this issue. At the Thule Group we take quality very seriously and product safety is our top priority. We have determined that when the bike carrier is in use a weld on the arm assembly can crack and fail. There is a risk that bike carrier arm assembly may become detached from the bike carrier if the safety strap or locking cable is not used. This could cause a vehicle crash or injure nearby pedestrians.
Thule Camber 2 bike Thule Camber 4 bike
905800 905600
Thule Range 4 bike
905700 Page 2 (3) Owners will be notified by email or U.S. mail about the recall and will be instructed to contact Thule Group directly to:
1. return the recalled bike carriers; and
2. receive a replacement bike mast assembly There are no costs to owners for this recall. Below is a picture of the bike carrierโs product number and date code, which is located on the inside of the mast upright tube, near the stinger assembly. Model number Manufacturing Date The recalled products were manufactured as identified below and contain the following product numbers: 905600, 905700, 905800. Thule Range (905700) โ Date code 05/02/22 through 07/26/22 Thule Camber 2 Bike (905800) โ Date code 04/14/22 through 06/23/22 Thule Camber 4 bike (905600) โ Date code 03/31/22 through 06/23/22 This recall is limited to the units with a manufactured date as stated above. The recall does
not affect any units produced before March 30, 2022 or after October 15, 2022. What do we want you to do? We kindly ask you to take the following immediate actions: โข As we advised on October 7, 2022, immediately stop your distribution and sale of the Thule Camber 2 bike, Thule Camber 4 bike and Thule Range 4 bike carrier within the affected manufacturing date codes, if you have not already done so. Thule Range (905700) โ Date code 05/02/22 through 07/26/22 Thule Camber 2 Bike (905800) โ Date code 04/14/22 through 06/23/22 Thule Camber 4 bike (905600) โ Date code 03/31/22 through 06/23/22 โข Compile a list of your customersโ contact information (name and address or email) for individuals that have purchased a Thule Camber 2 bike , Thule Camber 4 bike and Thule Page 3 (3)
Range 4 bike carrier after March 31, 2022 through October 7, 2022 so that Thule Group can instruct them on the recall.
Please Email the customer information to thulerangecamber22@thule.com.
โข If you are not willing or cannot share the consumer information, we ask that you provide us with the contact information for a point person at your store who will be responsible to assist us with this process. We will send pre-paid postage envelopes / consumer letters for you to address and mail to your customer free of charge.
โข Contact customer service to have any in store or warehouse recalled units sent back to Thule free of charge.
โข Consumers should be directed to:
o www.thule.com/rangecamber22recall for full details and registration for replacement product; or
o our dedicated (toll free) telephone number: 1-888-290-1266, 8am to 5pm EST.
โข NHTSA requires us to display the enclosed poster in a conspicuous location within each retailer location for 120 days.
โข We note that it is a violation of Federal Law for any retailer to sell, offer for sale, or distribute any product covered by this recall. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law. The public announcement of this recall will be scheduled to go on our website on November 08, 2022
Please be aware that you, as our partner, will not accrue any costs for this recall. If you have any additional inquiries please do not hesitate to visit Thuleโs website www.thule.com/rangecamber22recall or contact Thule Customer Service. We sincerely thank you for your co-operation and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Best regards,
Lauren Thomas
Director of Quality
Region Americas
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-091
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Thule, Inc. NOV 07, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-091 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Thule, Inc.
Address : 42 Silvermine Road
SEYMOUR CT 06483
Company phone : 2038814875
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 4,759 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Thule
Thule Range Part No. : 905700 Size : NR Function : Bike carrier
Descriptive Information : Population was identified through analysis of the applicable date codes and weld machine that was used to manufacture the affected units. Using production and sales data for the applicable time period were added together to get total population of affected units. Thule Range affected unit quantity is 539 bike carriers.
Production Dates : MAY 02, 2022 – JUL 26, 2022 Brand / Trade 2 :
Model : Thule
Thule Camber 2 bike Part No. : 905800 Size : NR Function : Bike Carrier
Descriptive Information : Population was identified through analysis of the applicable date codes and weld machine that was used to manufacture the affected units. Using production and sales data for the applicable time period were added together to get total population of affected units. Thule Camber affected unit quantity is 1561 bike carriers. OEM part numbers affected: C9N1-V3-940 (Mazda), VM1PZ 7855100 AA (Ford
), and 19419508 (General Motors
) Production Dates : APR 14, 2022 – JUN 23, 2022 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-091 Page 2 Brand / Trade 3 :
Model : Thule
Thule Camber 4 bike Part No. : 905600 Size : NR Function : Bike carrier
Descriptive Information : Population was identified through analysis of the applicable date codes and weld machine that was used to manufacture the affected units. Using production and sales data for the applicable time period were added together to get total population of affected units. Thule Camber affected unit quantity is 2659 bike carriers. OEM part numbers affected: C9N2-V3-940 (Mazda), VM1PZ 7855100 BA (Ford
), and 19419509 (General Motors
)
Production Dates : MAR 31, 2022 – JUN 23, 2022 Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : There is a manufacturing weld defect in the bike arm assembly. If the consumer does not use the safety strap or lock cable, this failure could lead to the bike arm assembly detaching from the bike carrier
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : The bike arm assembly, under driving conditions, can become detached from the bike carrier when in use if the safety strap or locking cable is not engaged. This could cause a vehicle crash or injure nearby pedestrians.
Description of the Cause : Under driving conditions when the bike carrier is in use, weld on the arm assembly may crack and fail and the arm assembly can become detached from the bike carrier, if the safety strap or lock cable is not engaged. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : While driving, if the safety strap or locking cable is engaged, the consumer may see the bike arms starting to fail and drag the bike behind the rack. If the safety strap or locking cable is not engaged, there may be cases where no warning will be present. Involved Components : Component Name : Thule Range 4 Bike Component Description : Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier Component Part Number : 905700 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-091 Page 3 Component Name : Thule Camber 2 bike Component Description : Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier Component Part Number : 905800 Component Name : Thule Camber 4 bike Component Description : Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier Component Part Number : 905600 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Thule, Inc
Address : 42 Silvermine Road
Seymour CONNECTICUT 06483
Country : United States Chronology :
See attached pdf document for chronology of defect. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Thule
to register for a free of charge replacement bike mast assembly to be shipped directly to the consumer. Once registered, Thule will reach out to coordinate logistics and take possession of the recalled bike carrier, free of charge. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Remedied product will have a manufacturing date code with a date of October 2022 or later on the product number and date code label.
NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : An Important Safety Notice Warning will be posted on Thule.com. A The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-091
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573
dealer letter and Stop Sale Notice was emailed to dealers on October 07,2022. The consumer letter and POS dates are contingent on NHSTA approval. They will be submitted for approval on November 7, 2022.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 08, 2022 – DEC 06, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 08, 2022 – DEC 06, 2022 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-091
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Thule, Inc. OCT 21, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22E-091 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Thule, Inc.
Address : 42 Silvermine Road
SEYMOUR CT 06483
Company phone : 2038814875
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 4,759 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : Thule
Thule Range Part No. : 905700 Size : NR Function : Bike carrier
Descriptive Information : Population was identified through analysis of the applicable date codes and weld machine that was used to manufacture the affected units. Using production and sales data for the applicable time period were added together to get total population of affected units. Thule Range affected unit quantity is 539 bike carriers.
Production Dates : MAY 02, 2022 – JUL 26, 2022 Brand / Trade 2 :
Model : Thule
Thule Camber 2 bike Part No. : 905800 Size : NR Function : Bike Carrier
Descriptive Information : Population was identified through analysis of the applicable date codes and weld machine that was used to manufacture the affected units. Using production and sales data for the applicable time period were added together to get total population of affected units. Thule Camber affected unit quantity is 1561 bike carriers. OEM part numbers affected: C9N1-V3-940 (Mazda), VM1PZ 7855100 AA (Ford
), and 19419508 (General Motors
) Production Dates : APR 14, 2022 – JUN 23, 2022 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-091 Page 2 Brand / Trade 3 :
Model : Thule
Thule Camber 4 bike Part No. : 905600 Size : NR Function : Bike carrier
Descriptive Information : Population was identified through analysis of the applicable date codes and weld machine that was used to manufacture the affected units. Using production and sales data for the applicable time period were added together to get total population of affected units. Thule Camber affected unit quantity is 2659 bike carriers. OEM part numbers affected: C9N2-V3-940 (Mazda), VM1PZ 7855100 BA (Ford
), and 19419509 (General Motors
)
Production Dates : MAR 31, 2022 – JUN 23, 2022 Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : There is a manufacturing weld defect in the bike arm assembly. If the consumer does not use the safety strap or lock cable, this failure could lead to the bike arm assembly detaching from the bike carrier
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : The bike arm assembly, under driving conditions, can become detached from the bike carrier when in use if the safety strap or locking cable is not engaged. This could cause a vehicle crash or injure nearby pedestrians.
Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : While driving, if the safety strap or locking cable is engaged, the consumer may see the bike arms starting to fail and drag the bike behind the rack. If the safety strap or locking cable is not engaged, there may be cases where no warning will be present. Involved Components : Component Name : Thule Range 4 Bike Component Description : Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier Component Part Number : 905700 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-091 Page 3 Component Name : Thule Camber 2 bike Component Description : Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier Component Part Number : 905800 Component Name : Thule Camber 4 bike Component Description : Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier Component Part Number : 905600 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Thule, Inc
Address : 42 Silvermine Road
Seymour CONNECTICUT 06483
Country : United States Chronology :
See attached pdf document for chronology of defect. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Thule
to register for a free of charge replacement bike mast assembly to be shipped directly to the consumer. Once registered, Thule will reach out to coordinate logistics to take possession of the recalled bike carrier, free of charge. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Remedied product will have a manufacturing date code with a date of October 2022 or later on the product number and date code label.
NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : An Important Safety Notice Warning will be posted on Thule.com. A The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-091
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573
dealer letter and Stop Sale Notice was emailed to dealers on October 07,2022. The consumer letter and POS dates are contingent on NHSTA approval. They will be submitted for approval on October 27th, 2022.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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