Safety Recall NHTSA · 21E045000 Reported May 12, 2021

Rooftop tent may detach

Q: What is recall 21E045000?

NHTSA recall 21E045000 was issued by Thule, Inc. on May 12, 2021. It addresses: Rooftop tent may detach. The recall affects approximately 738 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Thule, Inc. · N/A · 738 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21E045000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thule, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

738

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

May 12, 2021

Completion Rate

97.29

Defect Summary

Thule, inc. (thule) is recalling certain thule tepui hybox tepui wedge part number 901110, thule tepui hybox part number 901100, tepui hybox wedge part number 8001hb203, and tepui hybox part number 8001hb103 and 8001hb112 rooftop tents. the rooftop tent shell may crack at the point where the mounting rails attach and detach from the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

A detached rooftop tent may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Thule will provide a refund or replacement rooftop tent, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 13, 2021. owners may contact thule customer service at 1-855-216-7375.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thule, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21E045000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 21E045000

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

What is recall 21E045000?

NHTSA recall 21E045000 was issued by Thule, Inc. on May 12, 2021. It addresses: Rooftop tent may detach. The recall affects approximately 738 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thule, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21E045000 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.