Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E041000 Reported June 7, 2004

Bestop/rear shell roof rack

Bestop, Inc. · N/A · 80 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E041000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Bestop, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
80
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 7, 2004

Defect Summary

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 rack. this recall only pertains to aftermarket rear shell roof racks and has no relation to any original equipment installed on jeep wrangler vehicles by daimlerchrysler.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 Bestop, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04E041000 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 04E041000

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

What is recall 04E041000?

NHTSA recall 04E041000 was issued by Bestop, Inc. on June 7, 2004. It addresses: Bestop/rear shell roof rack. The recall affects approximately 80 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bestop, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E041000 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.