General Motors LLC is recalling certain Rugged Liner tri-fold soft tonneau covers sold as accessory
— Recall Campaign #19E066000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Rugged Liner tri-fold soft tonneau covers sold as accessory parts for 2019-2020 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The original instructions may be difficult to follow, possibly resulting in the cover being installed incorrectly.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 7,173 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19E066000
| Manufacturer: | Truck Hero Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 03, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19E066000 |
| Units affected: | 7,173 |
- Description:
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Rugged Liner tri-fold soft tonneau covers sold as accessory parts for 2019-2020 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The original instructions may be difficult to follow, possibly resulting in the cover being installed incorrectly.
- Consequeces:
- An incorrectly installed cover can detach from the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- GM will notify owners, and will provide them with a cover tether kit and improved instructions and additional labeling. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261860.
- Notes:
- 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.