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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10E022000·Announced 2010-06-07

Roll-Rite Recalls Electric Truck Tarp Systems Due to Fire Risk

Roll-Rite is recalling certain aftermarket electric truck tarp systems because a solid state relay module may overheat or burn, potentially causing a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect could result in a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Roll-Rite, LLC is recalling certain aftermarket electric truck tarp systems and assemblies, including Roll-Rite, Tarp Master, Super Duty, and Tarp Stretcher models. The recall involves units containing a specific solid state relay module (P/N 10999) sold separately or as part of electric kits with rocker or rotary switches (P/N 10990, P/N 10995), or with various other tarp assemblies.

The defect involves improper installation and/or a short circuit in the motor leads, which may cause the solid state relay module to overheat or burn. This overheating or burning could result in a fire.

Roll-Rite will notify owners of record. For undamaged relays, the company will provide a 30 amp manual reset circuit breaker free of charge to protect the relay from damage. For relays that may have sustained damage, Roll-Rite will provide a replacement solid state relay with a 30 amp manual reset circuit breaker, or a replacement mechanical relay with a 40 amp modified circuit breaker. The safety recall began on July 6, 2010. Owners may contact Roll-Rite toll-free at 1-800-345-3434.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
ROLL-RITE, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
2,377

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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