The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21E045000·Announced 2021-05-12

Thule Recalls Rooftop Tents Due to Shell Cracking Risk

Thule is recalling specific Tepui Hybox rooftop tents because the shell may crack at the mounting points, creating a road hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a vehicle accessory that can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'structural vehicle defect' criterion for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Thule, Inc. is recalling certain Thule Tepui Hybox rooftop tents, including part numbers 901110, 901100, 8001HB203, 8001HB103, and 8001HB112. The recall involves 738 units.

The defect involves the rooftop tent shell potentially cracking at the point where the mounting rails attach and detach from the vehicle. If the tent detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners will receive notification letters mailed on May 13, 2021. Thule will provide a refund or replacement rooftop tent free of charge. Owners may contact Thule customer service at 1-855-216-7375 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Thule, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Rooftop Tents
Hazard
Affected units
738

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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