Important Safety recall
Thule Rapid Fixpoint XT Kit
with article numbers l33050, 133056, 133061, 133066, 133068, 133069, 133071, 133077, 133080, spare part 50960, 50961, 50962, 50996.
We have recently become aware of a potential safety defect in the fixation bolts supplied with the above mentioned fix point kits which means that bolts are brittle and can break under stress. The potential hazard is that the-fixation point could snap during use and lead to the load carrier not being securely fastened to the vehicle.
The product recalls affects consumers that have bought a Thule Rapid Fixpoint XT fit kit produced during the period from 1 January 2008 until 28 February 2009.
The following car models are affected: Honda CRV 02-06, Citroen C4 Picasso and Grand Picasso 07, Hyundai i30 07-, KIA Ceed 07-, KIA Proceed 08-, Mercedes A class 05-, Mercedes B class 05-, Subaru Impreza 07-, Ford Mondeo 01-03; 04-07, Mazda 3 04-, Mazda 5 04-, Mazda Axela 04-, Mazda 6 02-04; 05-07, Mazda Atenza 02-07, Mazda CX7 06- and CX9 07-, Mazda Dernio 07-, Mazda 2 07-, Mazda Premacy 04-, Mitsubishi Lancer 07-, Ford Territory 03-.
If you have an affected Fixpoint Kit then please stop using it immediately.
Visit www.thule.com/recall or call 0800 8497436 (toll-free) for more information and to get new bolts delivered to. your home address.
We wish to thank you for your co-operation and apologise for the inconvenience. Please be assured that no other Thule product is affected by this recall.
Customer Service department
Thule GmbH
Dreichlingerstr. 10
92318 Neumarkt
Germany
empfang@thule.com
www.thule.com/recall THULE
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