Three Feathers recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Three Feathers Manufacturing, LLC. (Three Feathers) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Mule Cargo trailers, 2012-2014 Backpacker 2 trailers, 2009-2011 Buckboard Cargo Haulers, 2009-2013 Backpacker trailers, 2008-2014 Pinecone Tear Drop trailers, 2010-2011 Pelican Cargo trailers, 2012-2013 Tumbleweed Tear Drop trailers, 2011 Tumbleweed Campers, one 2011 Custom Cargo trailer, one 2010 Custom Camper, one 2008 Cargo trailer shell (no chassis), one 2010 5th Wheel Cargo trailer and one 2014 Backpacker 2 XT trailer all 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 or camper at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Three Feathers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact Three Feathers at 1-541-663-8163 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Vehicles covered
- Three Feathers 5Th Wheel Cargo Hauler 2010
- Three Feathers Backpacker 2009–2013
- Three Feathers Backpacker 2 2012–2014
- Three Feathers Backpacker 2 Xt 2014
- Three Feathers Buckboard Cargo Hauler 2009–2011
- Three Feathers Cargo Hauler Shell No Cha 2008
- Three Feathers Custom Camper 2010
- Three Feathers Custom Cargo Trailer 2011
- Three Feathers Mule Cargo Hauler 2006–2014
- Three Feathers Pelican Cargo Hauler 2010–2011
- Three Feathers Pinecone Tear Drop Trlr 2008–2014
- Three Feathers Tumbleweed Camper 2011
- Three Feathers Tumbleweed Tear Drop Trlr 2012–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V071000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Three Feathers Manufacturing, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 12, 2014
- Owners notified
- Mar 31, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 480
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Oct 1, 2006 to Feb 28, 2014
- 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.