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LowREC-003199Published 6 May 2009View official notice ↗

Thule Rapid Fixpoint Xt Kit (Roof Rack)

Affected
574
Category
Cars
Campaign
Thule1
Supplier
Thule Car Rack Systems
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The defect

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.

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The hazard

Mechanical malfunction

The remedy

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

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 574 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact Thule Car Rack Systems to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.