Charmac recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Charmac Cargo Trailer 2006–2007
- Charmac Horse Trailer 2006–2007
- Charmac Sports Trailer 2006–2007
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V477000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Charmac Trailers Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 30, 2013
- Owners notified
- Dec 2, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 432
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Charmac recall: Suspension Dec 14, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.