NHTSA Recall 13V637000
Filed by Marathon Homes Corporation. Component: Latches/Locks/Linkages. Reported 2013-12-09. An estimated 54 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Marathon Homes Corporation (Marathon) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 towable and fifth wheel travel trailers 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.
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.
What the manufacturer will do
Marathon will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact Marathon Homes at 1-574-294-6441 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 this recall
- 2006 Marathon Towable Trailer/5th Wheel
- 2007 Marathon Towable Trailer/5th Wheel
- 2008 Marathon Towable Trailer/5th Wheel
- 2009 Marathon Towable Trailer/5th Wheel
- 2010 Marathon Towable Trailer/5th Wheel
- 2011 Marathon Towable Trailer/5th Wheel
- 2012 Marathon Towable Trailer/5th Wheel
- 2013 Marathon Towable Trailer/5th Wheel