What Replacement Assembly Do I Need for My Yakima RidgeBack 2 Bike Rack?

Question:

Would there be safety issues if I didn't have that part? Would the hitch/rack still be secure without it? I ask this because this missing part seems to relate only to the keying system.

asked by: Jerry R

Expert Reply:

The part you are looking for is the Replacement SpeedKnob and Wedge Assembly for Yakima Bike Racks # 8880508. This will allow you to replace any SpeedKnob and anti-rattle wedge assembly on your Yakima RidgeBack # Y02457.

expert reply by: Bob C

Jerry R.

1/1/0001

Would there be safety issues if I didn't have that part? Would the hitch/rack still be secure without it? I ask this because this missing part seems to relate only to the keying system.

Bob C.

6/15/2021

I went ahead and confirmed with my contact at Yakima that it is unsafe to use the Yakima RidgeBack # Y02457 without the SpeedKnob and Wedge Assembly for Yakima Bike Racks # 8880508. Since the mechanism helps secure the rack to the hitch, it could fall off the vehicle without the assembly.