The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13E066000·Announced 2013-12-09

Extang Recalls Encore Tonneau Covers Due to Front Panel Separation Risk

Extang is recalling certain Encore Tonneau Covers because the front panel may become unsecured while driving, creating a road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect may increase the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Extang Corporation 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.

If the cover separates from the truck bed, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is listed in the provided source text.

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. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Extang Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Accessory
Hazard
Affected units
14,204

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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