Extang Encore: Equipment
Recall 13E066000 · Dec 9, 2013 · Extang Corporation
14,204
units affected
14,204
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13E066000
- Date
- Dec 9, 2013
- Maker
- Extang Corporation
- Units affected
- 14,204
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the cover separates from the truck bed, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Extang | Encore | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13E066000?
1 model: Extang Encore (all years), about 14,204 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13E066000?
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.
What can happen?
If the cover separates from the truck bed, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.