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Jeep Wrangler Rooftop Tent Cover May Detach

NHTSA campaign 19V320000 · Reported Apr 23, 2019 · EHG USA LP dba American Fastbacks

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A detached tent cover on the road can create a hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number19V320000
Reported to NHTSAApr 23, 2019
ManufacturerEHG USA LP dba American Fastbacks
Part affectedEquipment
Vehicles covered1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisoryNo
Park-outside advisoryNo
RepairFree at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Jeep Wrangler vehicles were sold with a roof top tent installed. The top cover of that tent may crack or break over time. If this happens, the cover could come loose and detach from the vehicle while it is being driven. A cover detaching while driving can create a hazard on the road for other vehicles.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact American Fastbacks customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301; the remedy for this recall is still under development.
3. The repair will be free of charge once it is available.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V320000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

Who to contact

Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Other Jeep Wrangler recalls

All 36 Wrangler recalls

Official notice

Component
EQUIPMENT
Summary
Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. The top cover of the roof top tent may crack or break, possibly resulting in the cover detaching from the vehicle while moving.
Safety risk
If the roof top tent cover detaches from the vehicle while moving, it can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact American Fastbacks customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301. Note: Vehicles in this recall are also included in recall 19V-190.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.