Latches/locks/linkagesRecall 13V-513 · 4-Star and Hart vehicles
Outlaw Conversions recall 13V-513 covers 10 4-Star and Hart vehicles for a latches/locks/linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V513000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Outlaw Conversions (Outlaw) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Hart, 4-Star, and Platinum gooseneck horse trailers with living quarters manufactured January 1, 2006, 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
Outlaw will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The owners could not be loacated for this recall Owners may contact Outlaw at 1-254-968-5733 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2006 to April 25, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Door Locks May Become InoperativeNHTSA