NHTSA Recall 14V003000: Latches/locks/linkages
EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 399 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Evergreen Ascend.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V003000 |
|---|---|
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Report received | January 17, 2014 |
| Owner notification | March 3, 2014 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC (EverGreen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ever-Lite, Ever-Lite Select, i-Go, and Ascend travel trailers manufactured February 17, 2012, through October 30, 2012 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. In the affected trailers, 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
EverGreen will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 3, 2014. Owners may contact EverGreen at 1-574-825-4298 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 14V003000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Evergreen Ascend | 2013 |
| Evergreen Ever-Lite | 2013 |
| Evergreen Ever-Lite Select | 2013 |
| Evergreen I-Go | 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.