NASHVILLE, Tenn., Mar. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan and Infiniti are
conducting a voluntary recall campaign on 480 Hitch Mounted Bicycle Racks
(Nissan / Infiniti part number 999R5-AR000) manufactured by Thule and sold
at both Nissan and Infiniti dealerships before December 21, 2007. Thule
determined a pinch point exists on the bicycle rack that could cause a
serious hand injury.
Nissan and Infiniti are attempting to identify and alert affected
customers. Nissan customers can contact Nissan Consumer Affairs at
1-800-NISSAN1 to receive a free retrofit kit and installation instructions.
Infiniti customers can contact Infiniti Consumer Affairs at 1-800-662-6200
to receive the same materials. In addition, Thule has setup a dedicated
recall hotline at 1-800-848-5391 (http://www.thuleracks.com/recall.asp) for
owner inquires regarding the recall.
The recall affects only Hitch Mounted Bicycle Racks (Nissan / Infiniti
part number 999R5-AR000) manufactured by Thule before June 27, 2007 and
sold at either Nissan or Infiniti dealerships before December 21, 2007. If
you think you own one of the affected Hitch Mounted Bicycle Racks, STOP
USING IT and call 1-800-NISSAN1 or 1-800-662-6247 to receive a free
retrofit kit.
Bicycle racks being currently sold by either Nissan dealers or Infiniti
dealers are not affected by this recall.
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling,
design, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing,
distribution and manufacturing. More information about Nissan in North
America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found
online at http://www.NissanUSA.com , http://www.nissandriven.com , or
http://www.infiniti.com.
SOURCE Nissan North America, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.thuleracks.com/recall.asp
http://www.nissannews.com
CONTACT:
Colin Price, Corporate Communications, Nissan
North America, Inc., +1-615-725-6928
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