Thule, Inc. Recall (Oct 2022)
Thule, Inc. has issued a recall. Thule, Inc. (Thule) is recalling certain Thule Range, Camber 2, and Camber 4 bike carriers. The weld on the on the bike arm assembly may be defective, causing the bike arm assembly to detach. A detached bike arm assembly can fall into the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
What you should do
- Read the official announcement for what to do. Contact a dealer to arrange the free repair.
- Thule will replace the bike mast assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Thule customer service at 1-888-290-1266, by e-mail at rangecamber22@thule.com, or at www.thule.com/ rangecamber22recall.
What happened
Thule, Inc. (Thule) is recalling certain Thule Range, Camber 2, and Camber 4 bike carriers. The weld on the on the bike arm assembly may be defective, causing the bike arm assembly to detach.
Recall facts
- Manufacturer
- Thule, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 4,759
- NHTSA campaign
- 22E091000
- Severity
- High
From the official announcement
OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-091
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Thule, Inc.
Submission Date :NOV 07, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. :22E-091
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name :Thule, Inc.
Address :42 Silvermine Road
SEYMOUR CT 06483
Company phone : 2038814875
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 4,759
Estimated percentage with defect :100 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 :Thule
Model :
Thule Range
Part No. :905700
Size :NR
Function :Bike carrier
Descriptive Information :Population was identified through analysis of the applicable date codes and weld
machine that was used to manufacture the affected units. Using production and
sales data for the applicable time period were added together to get total
population of affected units. Thule Range affected unit quantity is 539 bike
carriers.
Production Dates : MAY 02, 2022 - JUL 26, 2022
Brand / Trade 2 :Thule
Model :
Thule Camber 2 bike
Part No. :905800
Size :NR
Function :Bike Carrier
Descriptive Information :Population was identified through analysis of the applicable date codes and weld
machine that was used to manufacture the affected units. Using production and
sales data for the applicable time period were added together to get total
population of affected units. Thule Camber affected unit quantity is 1561 bike
carriers. OEM part numbers affected: C9N1-V3-940 (Mazda), VM1PZ 7855100 AA
(Ford), and 19419508 (General Motors)
Production Dates : APR 14, 2022 - JUN 23, 2022
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Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22E-091
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Brand / Trade 3 :Thule
Model :
Thule Camber 4 bi…
Common questions
What is the danger?
A detached bike arm assembly can fall into the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
What should I do?
Thule will replace the bike mast assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Thule customer service at 1-888-290-1266, by e-mail at rangecamber22@thule.com, or at www.thule.com/ rangecamber22recall.
Where can I find more information?
Read the official NHTSA recall announcement, or browse all current vehicle recalls.