Emmett Door: Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 13E053000 · Sep 30, 2013 · Emmett Door Inc.
4,231
units affected
4,231
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13E053000
- Date
- Sep 30, 2013
- Maker
- Emmett Door Inc.
- Units affected
- 4,231
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Emmett Door is recalling certain RV doors 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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Emmett Door will notify the manufacturers that purchased the affected doors from them and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2013. Owners may contact Emmett Door at 1-877-817-2029 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Emmett | Door | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13E053000?
1 model: Emmett Door (all years), about 4,231 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13E053000?
Emmett Door will notify the manufacturers that purchased the affected doors from them and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2013. Owners may contact Emmett Door at 1-877-817-2029 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 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.
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.