HORTON CARGO TRAILER 2011: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V428000

Make Model Year
HORTON CARGO TRAILER 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-02-28 2013-09-13 2013-09-26

Production Dates: 2006-01-01 - 2013-04-25

Manufacturers Involved: Horton Vans, Inc.

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2237

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Horton Vans, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 cargo 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

Horton Vans 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 Horton Vans at 1-706-485-4383 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.