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- Problem
- Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (EHGUSA-AF) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold with a roof top tent installed. The top cover of the roof top tent may crack or break, possibly resulting in the cover detaching from the vehicle while moving.
- Risk
- If the roof top tent cover detaches from the vehicle while moving, it can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact American Fastbacks customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301. Note: Vehicles in this recall are also included in recall 19V-190.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The top cover of an aftermarket roof top tent installed on certain 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles may crack or break. If this happens, the cover can separate from the vehicle while it is moving.
A detached cover creates a road hazard for other drivers and increases the risk of a crash. The recall applies to vehicles sold with the roof top tent installed, which was supplied by American Fastbacks.
The remedy is still being developed, so no repair is available yet. Owners should contact American Fastbacks customer service at 1-844-533-7997, extension 301, for updates. Also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls, since these vehicles are also included in recall 19V-190.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Wrangler | 2018 |
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