Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AMERICAN HAULER
Model Of Vehicle
CARGO TRAILERS
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
13V447000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Hauler
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1103
Date Owners Notified
20131216
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
American Hauler
Date Report Received
20130926