Marathon recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Marathon Homes Corporation (Marathon) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 towable and fifth wheel travel trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 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
Marathon will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact Marathon Homes at 1-574-294-6441 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Vehicles covered
- Marathon Towable Trailer/5Th Wheel 2006–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V637000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Marathon Homes Corp
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 9, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jan 23, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 54
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jan 1, 2006 to Apr 25, 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.