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NHTSA Recall 13V522000: Latches/locks/linkages

RC Trailers Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,792 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mti Enclosed Trailer.

4,792
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2014
owners notified (January 14)
NHTSA campaign13V522000
ComponentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Report receivedOctober 18, 2013
Owner notificationJanuary 14, 2014
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

RC Trailers Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 RC and MTI enclosed 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.

Safety risk

If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

RC Trailers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2014. Owners may contact RC Trailers at 1-574-825-9518 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 13V522000

Make and modelModel years
Mti Enclosed Trailer2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
RC Enclosed Trailer2006, 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.