Fastec Industrial Corp. | NHTSA Recall #13E039000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13E039000 by Fastec Industrial Corp.. Affecting model 43610, 40610, and 44610 door locks manufactured between january 2006 and april 2013 with a keyed paddle handle and deadbolt for use in recreational vehicles Includes 2,864,670 affected units, Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model 43610, 40610, and 44610 door locks manufactured between january 2006 and april 2013 with a keyed paddle handle and deadbolt for use in recreational vehicles

Defect Summary

Fastec industrial corp. (fic) is recalling certain model 43610, 40610, and 44610 door locks manufactured between january 2006 and april 2013 with a keyed paddle handle and deadbolt for use in recreational vehicles. it may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt in locks with certain key codes.

Corrective Action

Fic will notify the original equipment door and recreational vehicle manufacturers and the consumers of record and instruct them on how to determine whether they have a defective lock. consumers of record will be sent replacement cylinders with instructions, free of charge. the vehicle manufacturers will notify their consumers. the recall began in september 2013. owners may contact fic at 1-800-837-2505.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13E039000
Report Received Date: 2013-07-12T00:00:00
Subject: Interior side door lock may become inoperable
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 2,864,670

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Fastec industrial corp. (fic) is recalling certain model 43610, 40610, and 44610 door locks manufactured between january 2006 and april 2013 with a keyed paddle handle and deadbolt for use in recreational vehicles. it may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt in locks with certain key codes.
Consequence Summary: If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. a person inside the recreational vehicle at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Fic will notify the original equipment door and recreational vehicle manufacturers and the consumers of record and instruct them on how to determine whether they have a defective lock. consumers of record will be sent replacement cylinders with instructions, free of charge. the vehicle manufacturers will notify their consumers. the recall began in september 2013. owners may contact fic at 1-800-837-2505.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13E039000
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Created At: 1742808662
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