Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V533000

Latches/locks/linkages

Trailex, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-10-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V533000

Latches/locks/linkages

Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Manufacturer
Trailex, Inc.
Vehicles affected
215
Reported to NHTSA
2013-10-23
Owners notified
2013-12-10

Defect description

Trailex is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 CTE-80180, model year 2007-2013 CTE-80210 HD and model year 2013 CTE-84180 enclosed car trailers 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 car trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Trailex will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began during December 2013. Owners may contact Trailex at 1-330-533-6814 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.

Scope of coverage

16 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
TRAILEX CTE-801802013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
TRAILEX CTE-80210 HD2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
TRAILEX CTE-841802013

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.