22E091 Bike Arm Assembly Weld Defect – Thule Range, Camber 2, & Camber 4 Bike Carriers

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October 21, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22E091000

Bike Arm Assembly Weld Defect

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

 

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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.

 


3 Affected Products

Equipments

BRANDPART NO.PRODUCTION DATES
THULECAMBER 2 BIKE CARRIER
THULECAMBER 4 BIKE CARRIER
THULERANGE BIKE CARRIER

 


14 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22E091-1877.PDF 215.499KB

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Safety Bulletin

RCSB-22E091-2084.pdf 153.116KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22E091-5520.pdf 752.495KB

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Recall 573 Report – 11/7/2022

RCLRPT-22E091-3510.PDF 215.572KB

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Miscellaneous Document – Website 110622

RMISC-22E091-4405.pdf 221.6KB

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Miscellaneous Document – Social Media Range Camber 110622

RMISC-22E091-5981.pdf 104.389KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-22E091-0243.pdf 157.058KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22E091-4650.pdf 216.452KB

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Miscellaneous Document – Chronology

RMISC-22E091-4048.pdf 8.864KB

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Miscellaneous Document – Chronology for 573 Report 10.26.22.

RMISC-22E091-4395.pdf 8.864KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4

RCLQRT-22E091-8563.PDF 211.127KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-2

RCLQRT-22E091-6560.PDF 211.307KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-1

RCLQRT-22E091-2490.PDF 211.307KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2023-3

RCLQRT-22E091-9709.PDF 211.554KB

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