Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V644000 Reported December 24, 2013

Interior side door lock may become inoperable

Cargo South, Inc. · N/A · 1,440 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V644000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,440
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 24, 2013

Defect Summary

Cargo south, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 enclosed utility trailers manufactured january 1, 2006, through april 25, 2013 and equipped with fastec-brand door locks. in the affected trailers, it may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Safety Consequence

If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. a person inside the trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Cargo south 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 early february 2014. owners may contact cargo south at 1-229-468-5659 or fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Cargo South, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V644000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V644000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V644000?

NHTSA recall 13V644000 was issued by Cargo South, Inc. on December 24, 2013. It addresses: Interior side door lock may become inoperable. The recall affects approximately 1,440 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cargo South, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V644000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.