NHTSA Recall 13V415000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Kingston Trailers, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 478 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Kingston Bedford.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V415000 |
|---|---|
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH |
| Report received | September 9, 2013 |
| Owner notification | December 13, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Kingston Trailers, Inc. (Kingston) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 horse trailers built with dressing rooms, 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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Kingston will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact Kingston at 1-781-585-4337 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V415000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kingston Bedford | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kingston Belvedere II | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kingston Brunswick | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kingston Classic Elite | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kingston Derby | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kingston Essex | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kingston Newport | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kingston T.d. | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Kingston Windsor | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
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.