Charmac Trailers, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V477000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V477000 by Charmac Trailers, Inc.. Affecting model year 2006-2007 cargo, horse and sports trailers manufactured from january 2006 through december 2006 and equipped with fastec-brand door locks Includes 432 affected units, Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2007 cargo, horse and sports trailers manufactured from january 2006 through december 2006 and equipped with fastec-brand door locks

Defect Summary

Charmac trailers is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 cargo, horse and sports trailers manufactured from january 2006 through december 2006 and equipped with fastec-brand door locks. it may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Corrective Action

Charmac trailers will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin by the end of november 2013. owners may contact charmac trailers at 1-208-733-5241 or fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V477000

Manufacturer: Charmac Trailers, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2013-09-30T00:00:00

Subject: Interior side door lock may become inoperable

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 432

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Charmac trailers is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 cargo, horse and sports trailers manufactured from january 2006 through december 2006 and equipped with fastec-brand door locks. it may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Consequence Summary: If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. a person inside the travel trailer 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: Charmac trailers will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin by the end of november 2013. owners may contact charmac trailers at 1-208-733-5241 or fastec 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: 13V477000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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