YAKIMA YAKIMA HOLDUP EVO BIKE RACK Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
YAKIMA HOLDUP EVO BIKE RACK
Brand
YAKIMA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Yakima Products, Inc. is recalling certain YAKIMA HOLDUP EVO BIKE RACK equipment due to equipment issues. If the rear wheel tray separates from the bike rack while a bicycle is attached to it, the rear bicycle wheel may drag on the road while the vehicle i.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) is recalling certain HoldUp Evo hitch-mounted bike racks, part number 802479-2482. The rear tire tray may separate from the bike rack while the vehicle is moving.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the rear wheel tray separates from the bike rack while a bicycle is attached to it, the rear bicycle wheel may drag on the road while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Yakima has notified owners, and will provide owners with a repair kit that will secure the rear bicycle wheel rear tray, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2018. Owners may contact Yakima customer service at 1-888-266-3085. Yakima's number for this recall is HU2018.
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