Dressen Dakota Competitor (2009) – 13V466000

Defect Description For Recall

Dressen Custom Trailers (Dressen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2013 Dakota Cargo Trailers And Dakota Competitor Trailers, Dc And Cp Series, Manufactured January 1, 2006, Through April 25, 2013, 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.

Make Of Vehicle

DRESSEN

Model Of Vehicle

DAKOTA COMPETITOR

Year

2009

Recall Campaign Number

13V466000

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 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.

Fix Defect

Dressen Will Notify Owners, And Fastec Will Coordinate The InspeCTIon And Replacement Of The Cylinders, As Needed, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 9, 2013. Owners May Contact Dressen At 1-605-428-4364 Or Fastec At 1-800-837-2505.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Dressen Custom Trailers, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

119

Date Owners Notified

20131209

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Dressen Custom Trailers, Inc.

Date Report Received

20130927

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard