Dear Thule Retailer, In voluntary cooperation with federal authorities, Thule is recalling model Fit Kits 3068 and 3069 that are used with model 460 Podium foot. These kits are used with the following vehicles:

Kit 3068 Kit 3069 2009 Subaru Forester 2004-2009 Mazda 3 4DR with Fixed-Point 2008-2009 Subaru Impreza 2004-2009 Mazda 3 5DR with Fixed-Point 2008-2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 2006-2009 Mazda 5 with Fixed-Point 2008-2009 Subaru Impreza STI Wagon 2003-2009 Mazda 6 4DR with Fixed-Point 2008-2009 Subaru Outback Sport 2004-2009 Mazda 6 Hatchback with Fixed-Point 2007-2009 Mazda CX-7 2007-2009 Mazda CX-9

It has recently been determined that the bolt(s) used to secure the foot to the vehicle was manufactured to a hardness that may cause the bolt(s) to be brittle and potentially break under stress. This may result in the bolt(s) snapping off during use with or without a load. The unsecured rack and load can then come looseStop Sale Letter Image while driving creating a potential hazard to the consumer and/or others on the roadway.

Our records indicate that your company has purchased product(s) from the above list. Until the details of the recall can be arranged with the federal authorities, we request that your company do the following with any remaining product in your inventories:

* STOP the sale of this product immediately; * ISOLATE and pull all affected inventory from the sales floor, shelves, display areas, etc., as well as from all distribution centers.

Sincerely, recall signature Noel Roberts Director of Quality Thule, Inc.