Defect Description For Recall
Marathon Homes Corporation (Marathon) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2013 Towable And Fifth Wheel Travel Trailers 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.
Make Of Vehicle
MARATHON
Model Of Vehicle
TOWABLE TRAILER/5TH WHEEL
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
13V637000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages
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
Marathon Will Notify Owners, And Fastec Will Coordinate The InspeCTIon And Replacement Of The Cylinders, As Needed, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 23, 2014. Owners May Contact Marathon Homes At 1-574-294-6441 Or Fastec At 1-800-837-2505.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Marathon Homes Corp
Start Of Manufacture
20060101
End Of Manufacture
20130425
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
54
Date Owners Notified
20140123
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Marathon Homes Corporation
Date Report Received
20131209