Thule Sweden Ab Rapid Fixpoint Xt Fit Kit: Load Carrier Fixpoints May Become Loose

Recall Summary Thule Sweden AB is recalling 5,356 Rapid Fixpoint XT Fit Kits sold in the United Kingdom because bolts that attach the load carrier to a vehicle's roof may fail, potentially causing the carrier and its contents to become loose. The company will replace the affected bolts in recalled kits.

Recalling firm
THULE SWEDEN AB
Product
Vehicles: THULE SWEDEN AB Rapid Fixpoint XT Fit Kit, THULE SWEDEN AB Rapid Fixpoint XT Spare parts. Units affected: 5,356
Reason
It is possible for the bolt that fixes the load carrier to the roof to fail which can allow the carrier and its load to become insecure. Remedy: Recall the kits that are likely to be affected to replace the affected bolts.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2009-05-08
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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