Diamondback safety recall notice

Did anyone else get this email?

Dear Ken Xxxxxxx:

DiamondBack has initiated a voluntary product recall as a proactive measure to ensure your safety, and the safety of other motorists.

We have been contacted by several customers who, while traveling at highway speeds, have seen their cover’s cab panel forced open, and subsequently removed from the truck bed.

Each case involved an HD or SE cover built from March 2018 through February 2019 or a black hinge retrofit for a cover built before then. In each reported case, the customer failed to close and lock the cab panel, as instructed in the owner’s manual. Proper closing and locking of panels prevents this problem from occurring.

Because safety is our greatest priority, DiamondBack is providing all affected customers with cab-panel tethers which is reflected in the shipment details below.

Thank you for your cooperation!

—DiamondBack

I got that email on Wednesday and the new safety tethers arrived Friday. I've had zero issues with the DB HD because I follow directions, but I'll install these tethers soon for peace of mind.

 

I got my cables yesterday. I don’t see how it’s possible for that thing to “fly” open.

 

Just got off the phone with DBack....seems like some RARE instances folks don't lock the front cover.

I have never had a problem but installing them after I get home from the Doc's office.