General Motors, Llc | truck hero tri-fold hard tonneau covers and tri-fold soft tonneau covers sold as accessories for 2019-2022 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra 1500, 2500, and 3500 series trucks | NHTSA Recall #22E029000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22E029000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting truck hero tri-fold hard tonneau covers and tri-fold soft tonneau covers sold as accessories for 2019-2022 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra 1500, 2500, and 3500 series trucks Includes 1,236 affected units, Tonneau Cover May Detach From Pickup Bed, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

truck hero tri-fold hard tonneau covers and tri-fold soft tonneau covers sold as accessories for 2019-2022 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra 1500, 2500, and 3500 series trucks

Defect Summary

General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain truck hero tri-fold hard tonneau covers and tri-fold soft tonneau covers sold as accessories for 2019-2022 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra 1500, 2500, and 3500 series trucks. the tonneau cover may become loose from the rails of the pickup bed, and detach from the vehicle while driving.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the tonneau covers, and if the cover is the hard tri-fold tonneau, the dealer will replace the tonneau rails and clamps, and add a tether. for soft tri-fold tonneau covers, updated instructions, additional labeling, and a tether kit will be provided. repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on may 3, 2022. owners may contact gm customer service 1-888-988-7267. gm's number for this recall is n222359640.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22E029000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2022-03-31T00:00:00
Subject: Tonneau cover may detach from pickup bed
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 1,236

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N222359640
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain truck hero tri-fold hard tonneau covers and tri-fold soft tonneau covers sold as accessories for 2019-2022 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra 1500, 2500, and 3500 series trucks. the tonneau cover may become loose from the rails of the pickup bed, and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Consequence Summary: A tonneau cover that detaches from a moving vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the tonneau covers, and if the cover is the hard tri-fold tonneau, the dealer will replace the tonneau rails and clamps, and add a tether. for soft tri-fold tonneau covers, updated instructions, additional labeling, and a tether kit will be provided. repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on may 3, 2022. owners may contact gm customer service 1-888-988-7267. gm's number for this recall is n222359640.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 64.4

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NHTSA ID: 22E029000
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