NHTSA Recall 11V417000: Lock (latches/locks/linkages)
SNAKE RIVER TRAILER COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2010–2011 Srtc Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V417000 |
|---|---|
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE › LOCK |
| Report received | August 5, 2011 |
| Owner notification | September 23, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Snake river trailer company is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 srtc livestock trailers manufactured from may 26, 2010, through february 24, 2011 and built with an automatically latching rear gate. These trailers are equipped with a gate latch release handle located on the outside, to be reached through a window while inside the trailer should the gate become closed. Due to factors such as arm length, some users may not be able to reach the outside handle once inside.
Safety risk
Personal injury can occur should someone become trapped within the trailer.
Remedy
Snake river will contact owners, and dealers will install a handle that is accessible from inside the trailer. The safety recall began on september 23, 2011. Owners may contact snake river at 1-208-455-2768.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V417000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.