NHTSA recall 04E041000
Equipment · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: Bestop aftermarket rear shell roof racks,manufactured between April 27 and May 20, 2004, designed for use with the bestop hardtop made for the 1986-1995 and 1997-2003 Jeep wrangler. The cockpit cover may not stay latched to the roof rack because the latch bracket mispositions the rotary latch to the cockpit cover. As a result, the cockpit cover may not stay latched to the roof rack and could separate from the roof…
Why it matters: Should this occur, the cockpit could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become a distraction or an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix: Bestop will notify its customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. Owner notification began June 16, 2004. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bestop customer service department at (800) 845-3567.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1990 Jeep Wrangler
- 1991 Jeep Wrangler
- 1992 Jeep Wrangler
- 1993 Jeep Wrangler
- 1994 Jeep Wrangler
- 1995 Jeep Wrangler
- 1997 Jeep Wrangler
- 1998 Jeep Wrangler
- 1999 Jeep Wrangler
- 2000 Jeep Wrangler
- 2001 Jeep Wrangler
- 2002 Jeep Wrangler
- 2003 Jeep Wrangler
All model years NHTSA lists
year not stated Bestop Rear Shell Roof Rack, 1986 Jeep Wrangler, 1987 Jeep Wrangler, 1988 Jeep Wrangler, 1989 Jeep Wrangler, 1990 Jeep Wrangler, 1991 Jeep Wrangler, 1992 Jeep Wrangler, 1993 Jeep Wrangler, 1994 Jeep Wrangler, 1995 Jeep Wrangler, 1997 Jeep Wrangler, 1998 Jeep Wrangler, 1999 Jeep Wrangler, 2000 Jeep Wrangler, 2001 Jeep Wrangler, 2002 Jeep Wrangler, 2003 Jeep Wrangler.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04E041000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.