Dressen Recall 13V466000: Latches/locks/linkages, Doors, Latch
NHTSA recall 13V466000 · announced September 27, 2013 · filed by Dressen Custom Trailers, Inc. · 119 units affected
The problem
Dressen Custom Trailers (Dressen) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Dakota Cargo trailers and Dakota Competitor trailers, DC and CP series, manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013, 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.
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
Dressen will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Dressen at 1-605-428-4364 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 Dressen Dakota Cargo
- 2007 Dressen Dakota Cargo
- 2008 Dressen Dakota Cargo
- 2009 Dressen Dakota Cargo
- 2010 Dressen Dakota Cargo
- 2011 Dressen Dakota Cargo
- 2012 Dressen Dakota Cargo
- 2013 Dressen Dakota Cargo
- 2006 Dressen Dakota Competitor
- 2007 Dressen Dakota Competitor
- 2008 Dressen Dakota Competitor
- 2009 Dressen Dakota Competitor
- 2010 Dressen Dakota Competitor
- 2011 Dressen Dakota Competitor
- 2012 Dressen Dakota Competitor
- 2013 Dressen Dakota Competitor
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.