Vintage recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Vintage Trailers Ltd. (Vintage Trailers) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Crystal, Intimidator, Aero, Outlaw, Bandit, and Cargo trailers manufactured January 2007 through May 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.
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
Vintage Trailers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact Vintage at 1-800-233-5455 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Vehicles covered
- Vintage Aero 2007–2013
- Vintage Bandit 2007–2013
- Vintage Cargo 2007–2013
- Vintage Crystal 2007–2013
- Vintage Intimidator 2007–2013
- Vintage Outlaw 2007–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V482000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Vintage Trailers Ltd.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 17, 2013
- Owners notified
- Dec 13, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,212
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jan 1, 2007 to May 30, 2013
- 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
- Vintage recall: Equipment Jan 22, 2016
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.