CHARMAC CARGO TRAILER 2006: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V477000

Make Model Year
CHARMAC CARGO TRAILER 2006
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-12-02 2013-09-30 2013-10-23

Manufacturers Involved: Charmac Trailers, Inc.

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 432

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Charmac Trailers is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Cargo, Horse and Sports Trailers manufactured from January 2006 through December 2006 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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Charmac Trailers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of November 2013. Owners may contact Charmac Trailers at 1-208-733-5241 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.