CHEROKEE TRAVEL TRAILER 2012: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Make : CHEROKEE Model : TRAVEL TRAILER Year : 2012
Build Dates : 2006-01-01 - 2013-04-25
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V426000
Date Owner's Notified: 2013-11-06 Date Received by ODI: 2013-09-13 Date Added to Database: 2013-09-25
Manufacturers Involved: Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 16
Summary:
      Pleasant Valley Teardrop Trailers LLC "Pleasant Valley" is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 travel trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and 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.
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:
      Pleasant Valley will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Pleasant Valley at 1-330-852-4811 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Report Initiator: ODI V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.