Horton Recall 13V428000: Latches/locks/linkages

NHTSA recall 13V428000 · announced September 13, 2013 · filed by Horton Vans, Inc. · 2,237 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2006 Horton Cargo Trailer
• 2007 Horton Cargo Trailer
• 2008 Horton Cargo Trailer
• 2009 Horton Cargo Trailer
• 2010 Horton Cargo Trailer
• 2011 Horton Cargo Trailer
• 2012 Horton Cargo Trailer
• 2013 Horton Cargo Trailer

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.