Campaign 14V-071

It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt

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Defect summary

Three Feathers Manufacturing, LLC. (Three Feathers) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Mule Cargo trailers, 2012-2014 Backpacker 2 trailers, 2009-2011 Buckboard Cargo Haulers, 2009-2013 Backpacker trailers, 2008-2014 Pinecone Tear Drop trailers, 2010-2011 Pelican Cargo trailers, 2012-2013 Tumbleweed Tear Drop trailers, 2011 Tumbleweed Campers, one 2011 Custom Cargo trailer, one 2010 Custom Camper, one 2008 Cargo trailer shell (no chassis), one 2010 5th Wheel Cargo trailer and one 2014 Backpacker 2 XT trailer all 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.

Consequence

If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer or camper at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Three Feathers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact Three Feathers at 1-541-663-8163 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 14V071000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

13 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about latches and locks on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 14V-071
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Three Feathers5TH Wheel Cargo Hauler20100
Three FeathersBackpacker2009 to 20130
Three FeathersBackpacker 22012 to 20140
Three FeathersBackpacker 2 XT20140
Three FeathersBuckboard Cargo Hauler2009 to 20110
Three FeathersCargo Hauler Shell NO CHA20080
Three FeathersCustom Camper20100
Three FeathersCustom Cargo Trailer20110
Three FeathersMule Cargo Hauler2006 to 20140
Three FeathersPelican Cargo Hauler2010 to 20110
Three FeathersPinecone Tear Drop Trlr2008 to 20140
Three FeathersTumbleweed Camper20110
Three FeathersTumbleweed Tear Drop Trlr2012 to 20130
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.