NHTSA Recall 13V563000: Latches/locks/linkages
Exiss Aluminum Trailers, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,558 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Exiss Travel Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V563000 |
|---|---|
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Report received | October 23, 2013 |
| Owner notification | December 17, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Exiss/Sooner, HLG is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Exiss and Sooner 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.
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, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Exiss/Sooner will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Owners may contact Exiss/Sooner at 1-405-262-6471 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 13V563000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Exiss Travel Trailer | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Sooner Travel Trailer | 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.