Aluminum Trailer Company (atc) | NHTSA Recall #13V478000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V478000 by Aluminum Trailer Company (atc). Affecting model year 2008-2013 quest, rsx, and raven trailers manufactured january 2008 through april 2013 and equipped with fastec-brand door locks Includes 4,295 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 2008-2013 quest, rsx, and raven trailers manufactured january 2008 through april 2013 and equipped with fastec-brand door locks

Defect Summary

Aluminum trailer company (atc) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 quest, rsx, and raven trailers manufactured january 2008 through april 2013 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

Atc will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on november 18, 2013. owners may contact atc at 1-574-773-2440 or fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V478000

Manufacturer: Aluminum Trailer Company (atc)

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

Subject: Interior side door lock may become inoperable

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 4,295

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Aluminum trailer company (atc) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 quest, rsx, and raven trailers manufactured january 2008 through april 2013 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: Atc will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on november 18, 2013. owners may contact atc at 1-574-773-2440 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: 13V478000

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Created At: 1742808662

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