Shadow Bumperpull, Gooseneck (2006-2012): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 13V479000 · Oct 17, 2013 · Shadow Trailers, Inc.
786
vehicles affected
786
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V479000
- Date
- Oct 17, 2013
- Maker
- Shadow Trailers, Inc.
- Units affected
- 786
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Model years
- 2006-2012
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Shadow Trailers Inc. (Shadow Trailers) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 gooseneck and bumperpull horse trailers manufactured December 1, 2005, through August 11, 2011 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks with key cylinder numbers HF 304, HF 307, HF 308 and HF 309. 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.
Shadow Trailers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Shadow Trailers at 1-352-529-2190 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 14 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V479000?
2 models: Shadow Bumperpull (2006-2012), Shadow Gooseneck (2006-2012), about 786 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V479000?
Shadow Trailers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Shadow Trailers at 1-352-529-2190 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.