Advantage Tri-fold Tonneau Cover recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 3, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Truck Hero Inc. recalls Advantage Tri-fold Tonneau Cover

Recall number

19E066000

Brand / firm

Advantage

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 7,173 units

Why it was recalled

An incorrectly installed cover can detach from the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.