Northwood Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V510000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V510000 by Northwood Manufacturing, Inc.. Affecting model year 2007-2014 arctic fox, nash, and desert fox, model year 2011-2012 fox creek and model year 2011-2014 fox mountain, snow river and wolf creek trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers and pickup campers equipped with fastec-brand door locks Includes 19,106 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 2007-2014 arctic fox, nash, and desert fox, model year 2011-2012 fox creek and model year 2011-2014 fox mountain, snow river and wolf creek trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers and pickup campers equipped with fastec-brand door locks

Defect Summary

Northwood manufacturing, inc. (northwood) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 arctic fox, nash, and desert fox, model year 2011-2012 fox creek and model year 2011-2014 fox mountain, snow river and wolf creek trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers and pickup campers 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

Northwood will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on december 4, 2013. owners may contact northwood manufacturing at 1-541-962-6274 or fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V510000
Report Received Date: 2013-10-17T00:00:00
Subject: Interior side door lock may become inoperable
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 19,106

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Northwood manufacturing, inc. (northwood) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 arctic fox, nash, and desert fox, model year 2011-2012 fox creek and model year 2011-2014 fox mountain, snow river and wolf creek trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers and pickup campers 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: Northwood will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on december 4, 2013. owners may contact northwood manufacturing at 1-541-962-6274 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: 13V510000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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