Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
EXTANG
Model Of Vehicle
ENCORE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
13E066000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Cover Separates From The Truck Bed, It May Become A Road Hazard, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Extang Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20110901
End Of Manufacture
20131231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
14204
Date Owners Notified
20140113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Extang Corporation
Date Report Received
20131209