NHTSA safety recall

Recall 13V436000

Latches/locks/linkages — Chalet, Takena · reported 17 Sep 2013 · 3,500 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Chalet RV is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 TS116, 1860, 1865, Aspen, Alpine, Arrowhead, and XL A-frames, travel trailers, and truck campers 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.

The 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.

The fix

Chalet RV will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may contact Chalet RV at 1-541-791-4610 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

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.

NHTSA campaign
13V436000
Filed by
Chalet Rv
Report received
17 Sep 2013
Owners notified
10 Jan 2014
Potentially affected
3,500

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2006 Chalet Alpine 2007 Chalet Alpine 2008 Chalet Alpine 2009 Chalet Alpine 2010 Chalet Alpine 2011 Chalet Alpine 2012 Chalet Alpine 2013 Chalet Alpine 2006 Chalet Arrowhead 2007 Chalet Arrowhead 2008 Chalet Arrowhead 2009 Chalet Arrowhead 2010 Chalet Arrowhead 2011 Chalet Arrowhead 2012 Chalet Arrowhead 2013 Chalet Arrowhead 2006 Chalet Aspen 2007 Chalet Aspen 2008 Chalet Aspen 2009 Chalet Aspen 2010 Chalet Aspen 2011 Chalet Aspen 2012 Chalet Aspen 2013 Chalet Aspen 2006 Chalet Ts116 2007 Chalet Ts116 2008 Chalet Ts116 2009 Chalet Ts116 2010 Chalet Ts116 2011 Chalet Ts116 2012 Chalet Ts116 2013 Chalet Ts116 2006 Chalet Xl 2007 Chalet Xl 2008 Chalet Xl 2009 Chalet Xl 2010 Chalet Xl 2011 Chalet Xl 2012 Chalet Xl 2013 Chalet Xl 2006 Takena 1860 2007 Takena 1860 2008 Takena 1860 2009 Takena 1860 2010 Takena 1860 2011 Takena 1860 2012 Takena 1860 2013 Takena 1860 2006 Takena 1865 2007 Takena 1865 2008 Takena 1865 2009 Takena 1865 2010 Takena 1865 2011 Takena 1865 2012 Takena 1865 2013 Takena 1865

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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