Three Feathers 5TH Wheel Cargo Hauler, Backpacker, Backpacker 2, Backpacker 2 XT and 9 more (2006-2014): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 14V071000 · Feb 12, 2014 · Three Feathers Manufacturing, LLC
480
vehicles affected
480
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V071000
- Date
- Feb 12, 2014
- Maker
- Three Feathers Manufacturing, LLC
- Units affected
- 480
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Model years
- 2006-2014
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Three Feathers Manufacturing, LLC. (Three Feathers) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Mule Cargo trailers, 2012-2014 Backpacker 2 trailers, 2009-2011 Buckboard Cargo Haulers, 2009-2013 Backpacker trailers, 2008-2014 Pinecone Tear Drop trailers, 2010-2011 Pelican Cargo trailers, 2012-2013 Tumbleweed Tear Drop trailers, 2011 Tumbleweed Campers, one 2011 Custom Cargo trailer, one 2010 Custom Camper, one 2008 Cargo trailer shell (no chassis), one 2010 5th Wheel Cargo trailer and one 2014 Backpacker 2 XT trailer all 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 or camper 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.
Three Feathers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact Three Feathers at 1-541-663-8163 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Vehicles covered
13 models, 37 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Three Feathers | 5TH Wheel Cargo Hauler | 2010 |
| Three Feathers | Backpacker | 2009-2013 |
| Three Feathers | Backpacker 2 | 2012-2014 |
| Three Feathers | Backpacker 2 XT | 2014 |
| Three Feathers | Buckboard Cargo Hauler | 2009-2011 |
| Three Feathers | Cargo Hauler Shell NO Cha | 2008 |
| Three Feathers | Custom Camper | 2010 |
| Three Feathers | Custom Cargo Trailer | 2011 |
| Three Feathers | Mule Cargo Hauler | 2006-2014 |
| Three Feathers | Pelican Cargo Hauler | 2010-2011 |
| Three Feathers | Pinecone Tear Drop Trlr | 2008-2014 |
| Three Feathers | Tumbleweed Camper | 2011 |
| Three Feathers | Tumbleweed Tear Drop Trlr | 2012-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V071000?
13 models: Three Feathers 5TH Wheel Cargo Hauler (2010), Three Feathers Backpacker (2009-2013), Three Feathers Backpacker 2 (2012-2014) and 10 more, about 480 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V071000?
Three Feathers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact Three Feathers at 1-541-663-8163 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 or camper 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.