SPORTWORKS SPORTWORKS APEX 3 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
SPORTWORKS APEX 3
Brand
SPORTWORKS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Sportworks Northwest, Inc. is recalling certain SPORTWORKS APEX 3 equipment due to equipment issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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