Campaign 21E-045

Rooftop tent shell may crack at the point where the mounting rails attach and detach from the vehicle

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

A detached rooftop tent may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21E045000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 21E-045
Make	Model	Model years
Tepui	Hybox	Year not stated
Tepui	Hybox Wedge	Year not stated
Thule Tepui	Hybox	Year not stated
Thule Tepui	Hybox Wedge	Year not stated

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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