You nailed it!
For what it's worth, I took mine down to the dealer and they are going to replace it under warranty. Took a bit of discussing it with them but eventually they came around.
Hopefully you can get the same result!
@TA1ton - I wouldn't be surprised if you were right about the torque specs being for the threads and not the actual plastic. It's also interesting that not only does the user manual show the value of 12 N m but has the incorrect units with in lbs instead of ft lbs. What a consistency nightmare...
So I was putting the soft top back on my 2018 JL unlimited tonight for summer and as I was tightening down the last screw on the door surround clamps, the thread completely ripped through the plastic.
I double checked my torque wrench to make sure it matched the specs in the Mopar...
Selling my takeoff Sport S Rims and 245/75/17 Bridgestone Dueler AT Tires. Rims are like new with no scruffs. Tires were taken off at 6k and spare is unused.
200 for all 5.
Can deliver in bay area.
Selling an Allen Sports Spare Tire 2 Bike Rack from my Jeep Wrangler (JL) as I upgraded to a hitch mount rack recently.
The rack is in great condition with no issues (<1 year old).
$40/obo. Located in the East Bay.
Bridgestone Duelers 245/75r17 and Sport S Rims for sale
Asking 400 for everything but will sell tires or rims individually as well. Located in the SF Bay Area.