Sportworks Apex 3 Recalls
All Sportworks Apex 3 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.August 9th, 2013
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
Recall Date
August 9th, 2013
August 9th, 2013
Units Effected
444
444
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E042000
Manufacturer: Sportworks Northwest, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: April 8th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: April 8th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: September 6th, 2013
Defect Summary:
Sportworks Northwest, Inc. (Sportworks) is recalling certain Apex 3 bicycle racks designed for being mounted on transit buses. In the affected racks, cracks may develop where the latch tube is welded to the pivot tabs connected to the frame. Over time, the cracks may lead to separation of the latch tube and latch handle. Consequence Summary:
If the latch handle and tube fall from the rack it would create a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Sportworks will notify owners and replace the frames under warranty, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2013. Owners may contact Sportworks at 1-888-861-0555 ext. 2. Recall 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.safercar.gov.
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