Trailex Recall 13V533000: Latches/locks/linkages
NHTSA recall 13V533000 · announced October 23, 2013 · filed by Trailex, Inc. · 215 units affected
The problem
Trailex is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 CTE-80180, model year 2007-2013 CTE-80210 HD and model year 2013 CTE-84180 enclosed car trailers 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 car trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Trailex will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact Trailex at 1-330-533-6814 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 Trailex Cte-80180
- 2007 Trailex Cte-80180
- 2008 Trailex Cte-80180
- 2009 Trailex Cte-80180
- 2010 Trailex Cte-80180
- 2011 Trailex Cte-80180
- 2012 Trailex Cte-80180
- 2013 Trailex Cte-80180
- 2007 Trailex Cte-80210 Hd
- 2008 Trailex Cte-80210 Hd
- 2009 Trailex Cte-80210 Hd
- 2010 Trailex Cte-80210 Hd
- 2011 Trailex Cte-80210 Hd
- 2012 Trailex Cte-80210 Hd
- 2013 Trailex Cte-80210 Hd
- 2013 Trailex Cte-84180
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.