Merhow Horse Traielrs (2006-2013): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 15V601000 · Sep 25, 2015 · Merhow Acquisition, LLC
178
vehicles affected
178
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V601000
- Date
- Sep 25, 2015
- Maker
- Merhow Acquisition, LLC
- Units affected
- 178
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Model years
- 2006-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
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 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 without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Merhow | Horse Traielrs | 2006-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V601000?
1 model: Merhow Horse Traielrs (2006-2013), about 178 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V601000?
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.
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 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.