YAKIMA YAKIMA SPARETIME Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
YAKIMA SPARETIME
Brand
YAKIMA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Yakima Products, Inc. is recalling certain YAKIMA SPARETIME equipment due to equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack issues. If the mounting bolts break, the bike rack may fall from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestria.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Yakima Products, Inc. (Yakima) is recalling certain SpareTime, two bike, rack systems, part number 8002598, manufactured from November 1, 2011, through October 30, 2012. These racks are for use on vehicles with a rear hatch door mounted spare tire system. The affected bike racks have mounting bolts that may break.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the mounting bolts break, the bike rack may fall from the vehicle, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Yakima will notify owners and mail replacement bolts with instructions to owners, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 22, 2013. Owners may contact Yakima at 1-888-925-4621.
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