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NHTSA Recall 13V637000: Latches/locks/linkages

Marathon Homes Corp reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 54 vehicles. It affects 2006–2013 Marathon Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel.

54
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2014
owners notified (January 23)
NHTSA campaign13V637000
ComponentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Report receivedDecember 9, 2013
Owner notificationJanuary 23, 2014
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Marathon Homes Corporation (Marathon) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 towable and fifth wheel 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 without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Marathon will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact Marathon Homes at 1-574-294-6441 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 13V637000

Make and modelModel years
Marathon Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel2006, 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.