Extang recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Extang Corporation (Extang) is recalling certain Encore Tonneau Covers sold as an aftermarket accessory for pick-up trucks. The Encore cover is a hard-panel, tri-fold cover whose front and rear panels open to allow access to the truck bed. The subject covers have a front panel that may become unsecured while driving, allowing wind to lift and separate the covers from the truck beds.
What could happen
If the cover separates from the truck bed, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Extang will notify owners and arrange to install tether straps to secure the front panel cover to the truck bed, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Customers may call 1-866-432-1329 or visit www.TruckbedCoverRecall.com for more information or to arrange for installation of the tether straps.
Vehicles covered
- Extang Encore
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E066000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Extang Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 9, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jan 13, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 14,204
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2013
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.