NHTSA recall 21E045000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported May 12, 2021738 vehicles affectedThule, Inc.
The defect
Thule, Inc. (Thule) is recalling certain Thule Tepui Hybox Tepui Wedge part number 901110, Thule Tepui Hybox part number 901100, Tepui Hybox wedge part number 8001HB203, and Tepui Hybox part number 8001HB103 and 8001HB112 rooftop tents. The rooftop tent shell may crack at the point where the mounting rails attach and detach from the vehicle.
The risk
A detached rooftop tent may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Thule will provide a refund or replacement rooftop tent, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Thule customer service at 1-855-216-7375.