GM recalls Advantage Tri-fold soft tonneau covers

The original instructions may be difficult to follow

10/21/2019

James Limbach Reporter

General Motors is recalling 7,173 Advantage Tri-fold soft tonneau covers sold as accessory parts for model year 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.

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

What to do

GM will notify owners, and will provide them with a cover tether kit and improved instructions and additional labeling.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at (800) 630-2438 or GMC customer service at (800) 462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261860.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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