MTI Enclosed Trailer; RC Enclosed Trailer (2006-2013): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 13V522000 · Oct 18, 2013 · RC Trailers Inc.
4,792
vehicles affected
4,792
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V522000
- Date
- Oct 18, 2013
- Maker
- RC Trailers Inc.
- Units affected
- 4,792
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Model years
- 2006-2013
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
RC Trailers Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 RC and MTI enclosed trailers 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 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.
RC Trailers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2014. Owners may contact RC Trailers at 1-574-825-9518 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 16 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V522000?
2 models: Mti Enclosed Trailer (2006-2013), RC Enclosed Trailer (2006-2013), about 4,792 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V522000?
RC Trailers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2014. Owners may contact RC Trailers at 1-574-825-9518 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.