Thule Car Rack Systems—Thule Rapid Fixpoint XT Kit

 The recall affects consumers who have bought a Thule Rapid Fixpoint XT fit kit (car rack system) produced during the period from 1 January 2008 until 28 February 2009. The following car models are affected: Honda CRV 02-06, Hyundai i30 07-, Mercedes A class 05-, Mercedes B class 06-, Subaru Impreza 07-,Mazda 3 04-, Mazda 6 02-09-, Mazda CX7 06- and CX9 07- and Ford Territory 04-.

Identifying features

Article numbers 3050, 3061, 3066, 3068, 3069, 3077.

What are the hazards?

Mechanical malfunction

What are the defects?

A faulty hardness of the bolts in the Fixpoint Kits makes them brittle and can cause them to break under stress. The fixation bolt may potentially snap off during use which makes it an unsure load carrier fixation.

Where the product was sold

• National

Supplier

Thule Car Rack Systems

What should consumers do?

Stop using the kit immediately and contact the retailer it was purchased from. They will support you in getting replacement bolts.

Advertisements and supporting documentation

Thule Rapid Fixpoint XT Kit recall advertisement.pdf (196.1 KB)