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NHTSA Recall 13V652000: Latches/locks/linkages

Skyline Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38,434 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Skyline Aljo.

38,434
vehicles potentially affected
12
models affected
2014
owners notified (April 7)
NHTSA campaign13V652000
ComponentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Report receivedDecember 9, 2013
Owner notificationApril 7, 2014
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Skyline Corporation (Skyline) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 recreational vehicle travel trailers and fifth-wheel trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through May, 31, 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

Skyline will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Skyline at 1-800-755-6521 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 13V652000

Make and modelModel years
Skyline Aljo2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Skyline Alumasky2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Skyline Bobcat2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Skyline Ecocamp2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Skyline Joey2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Skyline Koala2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Skyline Layton2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Skyline Malibu2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Skyline Mountainview2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Skyline Nomad2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Skyline Skycat2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Skyline Weekender2006, 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.