Trailex recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Trailex is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 CTE-80180, model year 2007-2013 CTE-80210 HD and model year 2013 CTE-84180 enclosed car trailers 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 car trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Trailex will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact Trailex at 1-330-533-6814 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Vehicles covered
- Trailex Cte-80180 2006–2013
- Trailex Cte-80210 Hd 2007–2013
- Trailex Cte-84180 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V533000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Trailex, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 23, 2013
- Owners notified
- Dec 10, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 215
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jan 1, 2006 to Mar 1, 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.
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.