NHTSA safety recall

Recall 13V533000

Latches/locks/linkages — Trailex · reported 23 Oct 2013 · 215 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The 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.

The fix

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.

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
13V533000
Filed by
Trailex, Inc.
Report received
23 Oct 2013
Owners notified
10 Dec 2013
Potentially affected
215

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 Trailex Cte-80180 2007 Trailex Cte-80180 2008 Trailex Cte-80180 2009 Trailex Cte-80180 2010 Trailex Cte-80180 2011 Trailex Cte-80180 2012 Trailex Cte-80180 2013 Trailex Cte-80180 2007 Trailex Cte-80210 Hd 2008 Trailex Cte-80210 Hd 2009 Trailex Cte-80210 Hd 2010 Trailex Cte-80210 Hd 2011 Trailex Cte-80210 Hd 2012 Trailex Cte-80210 Hd 2013 Trailex Cte-80210 Hd 2013 Trailex Cte-84180

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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