Car rack - Thule rapid fixpoint XT kit
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0533/09 |
| Brand | Thule |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Model Number | 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: 50960, 50961, 50962 and 50996. The affected parts could be used for the following car models: Honda CRV 02-06, Citroen C4 Picasso and Grand Picasso 07, Hyundai i30 07-, KIA Ceed 07-, KIA produced 08-, Mercedes A class 05-, Mercedes B class 05-, Subaru Impreza 07-, Ford Mondeo 01-03;04-07, Mazda 3 04-, Mazda 5 04-, Mazda Axela 04-, Mazda 6 02-04;05-07, Mazda Atenza 02-07, Mazda CX7 06 and CX9 07-, Mazda Demio 07-, Mazda 2 07-, Mazda Premacy 04-, Mitsubishi Lancer 07-, Ford Territory 03-. |
| Published | 24 April 2009 |
Risk Description
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.
Measures Taken
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
Product Description
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.