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American Hauler Cargo Trailers Recall 13V447: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

NHTSA campaign 13V447, reported September 26, 2013, 1,103 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V447AMERICAN HAULER
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Problem
American Hauler is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 cargo trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, to July 30, 2010, equipped with a flushlock option (which uses a Fastec-brand door lock). It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Risk
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the cargo 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
American Hauler will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact American Hauler at 1-574-264-0227 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.

Affected vehicles

American Hauler Cargo Trailers20062007200820092010