Cargo South Enclosed Utility Trailer (2006-2013): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 13V644000 · Dec 24, 2013 · Cargo South, Inc.
1,440
vehicles affected
1,440
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V644000
- Date
- Dec 24, 2013
- Maker
- Cargo South, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,440
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Model years
- 2006-2013
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Cargo South, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 enclosed utility trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. In the affected trailers, it may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
What can 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, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Cargo South will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early February 2014. Owners may contact Cargo South at 1-229-468-5659 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo South | Enclosed Utility Trailer | 2006-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V644000?
1 model: Cargo South Enclosed Utility Trailer (2006-2013), about 1,440 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V644000?
Cargo South will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early February 2014. Owners may contact Cargo South at 1-229-468-5659 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
What can 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, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.