HIGHLAND HIGHLAND CARRIER Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
HIGHLAND CARRIER
Brand
HIGHLAND
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Trimas Corporation is recalling certain HIGHLAND CARRIER equipment due to equipment:other:labels issues. If the bar carriers are used with the cargo bags, cargo baskets, cargo boxes or rooftop accessories it could increase the risk of separation of the ca.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Trimas Corporation (Trimas) is recalling certain model Highland-brand Universal Telescopic Bar Carriers (part numbers 2508500 and 25085), Universal Car Roof Top Basket Carriers (part number 35036) and Multi-Purpose Roof Top Bar Carriers (part numbers 2005200 and 20052), and Reese-brand Carry Power Multi-Purpose Bar Carriers (part numbers 13907 and 1390700) and Carry Power Roof Top Multi-Purpose Steel Basket Carriers (part number 1390900). The affected carriers may have inadvertently been packaged without the proper warning labels advising consumers not use the carriers with cargo bags, cargo baskets, cargo boxes or rooftop accessories.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the bar carriers are used with the cargo bags, cargo baskets, cargo boxes or rooftop accessories it could increase the risk of separation of the cargo from the vehicle, which would become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Trimas will notify owners and will provide revised instructions containing appropriate warnings, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2015. Owners may contact Cequent Consumer Products' customer service at 1-800-234-6992.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026