Merhow recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Merhow Acquisition, LLC (Merhow) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Horse Trailers equipped with a Fastec-brand door lock. 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 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
Merhow has notified owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Merhow customer service at 1-269-483-0010, or Fastec customer service at 1-800-837-2505.
Vehicles covered
- Merhow Horse Traielrs 2006–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V601000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Merhow Acquisition, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 25, 2015
- Owners notified
- Aug 15, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 178
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2015 to Apr 30, 2015
- 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.