NHTSA Recall 13V473000: Latches/locks/linkages
Stealth Enterprises, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,056 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Stealth Aluminum Blackhawk.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V473000 |
|---|---|
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Report received | September 27, 2013 |
| Owner notification | November 13, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Stealth Enterprises, LLC (Stealth Enterprises) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Steel Blackhawk, Aluminum Blackhawk, and Aluminum Predator cargo trailers and model year 2009-2014 Qualitec Aluminum Mountaineer, Aluminum Daytona and Steel Daytona cargo trailers manufactured October 6, 2008, through September 6, 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
Stealth Enterprises will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2013. Owners may contact Stealth Enterprises at 1-574-848-5900 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 13V473000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Stealth Aluminum Blackhawk | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Stealth Aluminum Daytona | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Stealth Aluminum Mountaineer | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Stealth Aluminum Predator | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Stealth Steel Blackhawk | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Stealth Steel Daytona | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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.