Latches/locks/linkagesRecall 13V-432 · 2008–2013 Cowtown Sleepers Truck Sleepers
Cowtown Sleepers & Pick-up Tops recall 13V-432 covers 106 2008–2013 Cowtown Sleepers Truck Sleepers for a latches/locks/linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on September 16, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V432000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Cowtown Sleepers & Pick-up Tops & Accessories Inc. (Cowtown Sleepers) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 truck sleepers manufactured April 15, 2008, through April 25, 2013 and 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.
The fix
Cowtown Sleepers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2013. Owners may contact Cowtown Sleepers at 1-817-293-9100 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- Door Locks May Become InoperativeNHTSA