YAKIMA YAKIMA Q-TOWER STRIPPED REPLACE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
YAKIMA Q-TOWER STRIPPED REPLACE
Brand
YAKIMA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Yakima Products, Inc. is recalling certain YAKIMA Q-TOWER STRIPPED REPLACE equipment due to equipment issues. A rack that does not snugly fit the roof may eject from the vehicle while it is in motion increasing the risk of a vehicle crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) is recalling certain Q-Tower Roof Racks, part numbers 8000124 and 8000135, manufactured January 26, 2015, to May 26, 2015, and Q-Tower Stripped Replacement towers, part number 8880048, manufactured April 1, 2015, to April 15, 2015. The affected roof racks have crossbar clamping wedges that may slide on the crossbars during the installation process, causing the rack to have a loose fit on the vehicle.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A rack that does not snugly fit the roof may eject from the vehicle while it is in motion increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Yakima will notify owners and will provide owners with proper crossbar clamping wedges, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Yakima customer service at 1-888-266-3085 or email them at qtowerrecall@yakima.com.
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