Hatchback/liftgate: lockRecall 11V-417 · 2010–2011 Srtc Trailer
SNAKE RIVER TRAILER COMPANY recall 11V-417 covers 13 2010–2011 Srtc Trailer for a hatchback/liftgate: lock problem, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2011.
Source: NHTSA recall 11V417000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SNAKE RIVER TRAILER COMPANY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 SRTC LIVESTOCK TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 26, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 24, 2011 AND BUILT WITH AN AUTOMATICALLY LATCHING REAR GATE. THESE TRAILERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A GATE LATCH RELEASE HANDLE LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE, TO BE REACHED THROUGH A WINDOW WHILE INSIDE THE TRAILER SHOULD THE GATE BECOME CLOSED. DUE TO FACTORS SUCH AS ARM LENGTH, SOME USERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO REACH THE OUTSIDE HANDLE ONCE INSIDE.
The risk
PERSONAL INJURY CAN OCCUR SHOULD SOMEONE BECOME TRAPPED WITHIN THE TRAILER.
The fix
SNAKE RIVER WILL CONTACT OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HANDLE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE FROM INSIDE THE TRAILER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SNAKE RIVER AT 1-208-455-2768.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 26, 2010 to February 24, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.