Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E022000 Reported March 23, 2004

Durakon/bedliner detaches from the truck

Durakon Industries, Inc. · N/A · 8,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E022000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
8,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 23, 2004

Defect Summary

Aftermarket pickup truck over-the-rail bedliners manufactured for installation on 1999-2004 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra pickup trucks. the toggle wing assembly used to attach the bedliner to the truck bed is not engaging fully in the stake pocket of the pickup truck.

Safety Consequence

The bedliner can become detached from the pickup while it is motion, possibly endangering following motorists or pedestrians.

Corrective Action

Durakon will issue a press release in attempt to notify customers that could have purchased the defective bedliner. if you purchased either a durakon allstar of patriot overrail bedliner since august 1, 2003, for 1999 to 2004 chevrolet silverado or gmc sierra trucks, or purchased one of these pickup trucks with either brand bedliner already installed, you should return to an authorized durakon dealer so that the bedliner can be inspected and, if necessary, repaired with a newly designed toggle wing fastening system, or if required, replaced with a new bedliner free of charge. please call the durakon hotline at 1-800-933-4200 to find the nearest authorized durakon dealer.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Durakon Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04E022000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04E022000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04E022000?

NHTSA recall 04E022000 was issued by Durakon Industries, Inc. on March 23, 2004. It addresses: Durakon/bedliner detaches from the truck. The recall affects approximately 8,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Durakon Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E022000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.