VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN HITCH MOUNTED BICYCLE RACK
SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): NTB08-020, Date of Issue: February 16, 2008
INTRODUCTION
Thule?, a bicycle rack manufacturer that supplies bicycle racks to Nissan dealers, has
decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain hitch
mounted bicycle racks (Nissan part number 999R5-AR000). There is a pinch point in the
bicycle rack that can potentially cause a severe hand or finger injury when moving the
bicycle rack bracket to its down position.
To remedy this potential condition, a retrofit kit is available free of charge to
customers from Nissan to repair the bicycle rack. The kit includes a bumper, a warning
sticker and written instructions regarding the installation of both.
Installation of the retrofit kit is simple, requires no tools and takes only a few
minutes. Customers can install the kit themselves.
DO NOT USE A BICYCLE RACK THAT IS AFFECTED BY THIS CAMPAIGN UNTIL IT HAS BEEN
RETROFITTED.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the dealer's responsibility to check each bicycle rack affected by this voluntary
safety recall which is in a dealer's inventory. Federal law requires that new product
in a dealer inventory which is the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior
to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.
Customers that need a retrofit kit or additional information regarding this campaign
should be directed to the National Consumer Affairs Department:
Nissan North America, Inc.
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).
OWNER'S LETTER
Dear Nissan Owner:
NISSAN:
NHTSA #: 08E-014
2009 Nissan Maxima S
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This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic
and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Thule, a bicycle rack manufacturer that supplies bicycle
racks to Nissan dealers, has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety
exists in certain hitch mounted bicycle racks (Nissan part number 999R5-AR000). Your
Nissan dealer records indicate that you may have purchased a bicycle rack potentially
affected by this issue.
Reason for Recall
There is a pinch point in the bicycle rack that can potentially cause a severe hand or
finger injury when moving the bicycle rack bracket to its down position. It is
important that you stop using this bicycle rack immediately.
What Nissan Is Doing
Enclosed for you to install is a retrofit kit free of charge to repair the bicycle
rack. The kit includes a bumper, a warning sticker and written instructions regarding
the installation of both.
What You Should Do
DO NOT USE THE BICYCLE RACK UNTIL IT HAS BEEN RETROFITTED USING THE KIT PROVIDED.
If you have additional questions you may contact the National Consumer Affairs
Department, Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003. The
toll free number is 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261). You may also notify the
Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,
SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward
a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
Thank you for your cooperation. We are indeed sorry for any inconvenience this may
cause you.
2009 Nissan Maxima S
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SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): NTB08-020, Date of Issue: February 16, 2008
INTRODUCTION
Thule?, a bicycle rack manufacturer that supplies bicycle racks to Nissan dealers, has
decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain hitch
mounted bicycle racks (Nissan part number 999R5-AR000). There is a pinch point in the
bicycle rack that can potentially cause a severe hand or finger injury when moving the
bicycle rack bracket to its down position.
To remedy this potential condition, a retrofit kit is available free of charge to
customers from Nissan to repair the bicycle rack. The kit includes a bumper, a warning
sticker and written instructions regarding the installation of both.
Installation of the retrofit kit is simple, requires no tools and takes only a few
minutes. Customers can install the kit themselves.
DO NOT USE A BICYCLE RACK THAT IS AFFECTED BY THIS CAMPAIGN UNTIL IT HAS BEEN
RETROFITTED.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the dealer's responsibility to check each bicycle rack affected by this voluntary
safety recall which is in a dealer's inventory. Federal law requires that new product
in a dealer inventory which is the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior
to sale. Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.
Customers that need a retrofit kit or additional information regarding this campaign
should be directed to the National Consumer Affairs Department:
Nissan North America, Inc.
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).
OWNER'S LETTER
Dear Nissan Owner:
NISSAN:
NHTSA #: 08E-014
2009 Nissan Maxima S
VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN HITCH MOUNTED BICYCLE RACK SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
2020年3月28日 16:03:24 Page 1 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information 27 Company, LLC.
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic
and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Thule, a bicycle rack manufacturer that supplies bicycle
racks to Nissan dealers, has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety
exists in certain hitch mounted bicycle racks (Nissan part number 999R5-AR000). Your
Nissan dealer records indicate that you may have purchased a bicycle rack potentially
affected by this issue.
Reason for Recall
There is a pinch point in the bicycle rack that can potentially cause a severe hand or
finger injury when moving the bicycle rack bracket to its down position. It is
important that you stop using this bicycle rack immediately.
What Nissan Is Doing
Enclosed for you to install is a retrofit kit free of charge to repair the bicycle
rack. The kit includes a bumper, a warning sticker and written instructions regarding
the installation of both.
What You Should Do
DO NOT USE THE BICYCLE RACK UNTIL IT HAS BEEN RETROFITTED USING THE KIT PROVIDED.
If you have additional questions you may contact the National Consumer Affairs
Department, Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003. The
toll free number is 1-800-NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261). You may also notify the
Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,
SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward
a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
Thank you for your cooperation. We are indeed sorry for any inconvenience this may
cause you.
2009 Nissan Maxima S
VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN HITCH MOUNTED BICYCLE RACK SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
2020年3月28日 16:03:24 Page 2 © 2011 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
