2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT Recall 69059 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	07E047000
Make:	Land rover
Model:	Range rover sport
Year:	2008
Component:	Equipment
Manufacturers Involved:	Thule, inc.
Recall Type:	E
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Land rover
Date Report Received By ODI:	07/03/2007
Date Added To File:	07/09/2007
Defect Summary:	Certain aftermarket thule hitch style bicycle racks with fold down style bike arms. a pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack.
Consequence Summary:	When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch point has to potential of causing a severe laceration or amputation to the user's fingertips or hand.
Corrective Action:	Thule will notify owners and provide a repair kit and instructions free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact thule at 800-thule91 (800-848-5391). notes: land rover purchased some of these bike racks for use on their lr3 and range rover sport vehicles, part no. lrnapbr4. l. l. bean also sells some of these bike racks under the model name of hitching post pro (wd75, wd76, wd77, wd78, yl05, bbg9, bbh1, bbh2, bbh4), expressway (wd72, wd73, bbh5, bbh6), or trailblazer (wd31, bbh7). rei has also purchased some of these bike racks under model names: hitching post pro (934, 934xt, 935, 935xt, 936, 936xt, 937, 937xt, 951, 951xt), expressway (995, 995xt, 996, 996xt), and trailblazer (998, 998xt).
Further Notes:	Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2008 Land rover Range rover sport Equipment Recall