Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BESTOP
Model Of Vehicle
REAR SHELL ROOF RACK
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04E041000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bestop, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040427
End Of Manufacture
20040520
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
80
Date Owners Notified
20040616
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Bestop, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040607