Bestop, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04E041000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E041000 by Bestop, Inc.. Includes 80 affected units, BESTOP/REAR SHELL ROOF RACK, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Bestop aftermarket rear shell roof racks,manufactured between april 27 and may 20, 2004, designed for use with the bestop hardtop made for the 1986-1995 and 1997-2003 jeep wrangler. the cockpit cover may not stay latched to the roof rack because the latch bracket mispositions the rotary latch to the cockpit cover. as a result, the cockpit cover may not stay latched to the roof rack and could separate from the roof rack. this recall only pertains to aftermarket rear shell roof racks and has no relation to any original equipment installed on jeep wrangler vehicles by daimlerchrysler.

Corrective Action

Bestop will notify its customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. owner notification began june 16, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bestop customer service department at (800) 845-3567.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E041000

Manufacturer: Bestop, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-06-07T00:00:00

Subject: Bestop/rear shell roof rack

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 80

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Bestop aftermarket rear shell roof racks,manufactured between april 27 and may 20, 2004, designed for use with the bestop hardtop made for the 1986-1995 and 1997-2003 jeep wrangler. the cockpit cover may not stay latched to the roof rack because the latch bracket mispositions the rotary latch to the cockpit cover. as a result, the cockpit cover may not stay latched to the roof rack and could separate from the roof rack. this recall only pertains to aftermarket rear shell roof racks and has no relation to any original equipment installed on jeep wrangler vehicles by daimlerchrysler.

Consequence Summary: Should this occur, the cockpit could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become a distraction or an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Bestop will notify its customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. owner notification began june 16, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bestop customer service department at (800) 845-3567.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rajx~hmvn_3ah3

NHTSA ID: 04E041000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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