Component
EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer
BESTOP, INC.
What Happened
The cockpit cover on your Bestop aftermarket roof rack might not stay latched properly because of a faulty latch bracket. This bracket is part of the roof rack system designed for your Jeep Wrangler, made between April 27 and May 20, 2004.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cockpit cover detaches from the roof rack, it could fly off and hit someone outside the vehicle, causing injury. Alternatively, it could become a distraction or obstacle for other drivers, potentially leading to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will provide a repair kit and installation instructions to fix the latch bracket, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the notification, and contact Bestop's customer service if you have any questions or concerns.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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