Sportworks Apex 3: Equipment
Recall 13E042000 · Aug 2, 2013 · Sportworks Northwest, Inc.
444
units affected
444
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13E042000
- Date
- Aug 2, 2013
- Maker
- Sportworks Northwest, Inc.
- Units affected
- 444
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Sportworks Northwest, Inc. (Sportworks) is recalling certain Apex 3 bicycle racks designed for being mounted on transit buses. In the affected racks, cracks may develop where the latch tube is welded to the pivot tabs connected to the frame. Over time, the cracks may lead to separation of the latch tube and latch handle.
What can happen
If the latch handle and tube fall from the rack it would create a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Sportworks will notify owners and replace the frames under warranty, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2013. Owners may contact Sportworks at 1-888-861-0555 ext. 2.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Sportworks | Apex 3 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13E042000?
1 model: Sportworks Apex 3 (all years), about 444 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13E042000?
Sportworks will notify owners and replace the frames under warranty, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2013. Owners may contact Sportworks at 1-888-861-0555 ext. 2.
What can happen?
If the latch handle and tube fall from the rack it would create a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.