Recall 13V436000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Report Date
20130917
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Affected Vehicles
56 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2006 CHALET ALPINE
2006 CHALET ARROWHEAD
2006 CHALET ASPEN
2006 CHALET TS116
2006 CHALET XL
2006 TAKENA 1860
2006 TAKENA 1865
2007 CHALET ALPINE
2007 CHALET ARROWHEAD
2007 CHALET ASPEN
2007 CHALET TS116
2007 CHALET XL
2007 TAKENA 1860
2007 TAKENA 1865
2008 CHALET ALPINE
2008 CHALET ARROWHEAD
2008 CHALET ASPEN
2008 CHALET TS116
2008 CHALET XL
2008 TAKENA 1860
2008 TAKENA 1865
2009 CHALET ALPINE
2009 CHALET ARROWHEAD
2009 CHALET ASPEN
2009 CHALET TS116
2009 CHALET XL
2009 TAKENA 1860
2009 TAKENA 1865
2010 CHALET ALPINE
2010 CHALET ARROWHEAD
2010 CHALET ASPEN
2010 CHALET TS116
2010 CHALET XL
2010 TAKENA 1860
2010 TAKENA 1865
2011 CHALET ALPINE
2011 CHALET ARROWHEAD
2011 CHALET ASPEN
2011 CHALET TS116
2011 CHALET XL
2011 TAKENA 1860
2011 TAKENA 1865
2012 CHALET ALPINE
2012 CHALET ARROWHEAD
2012 CHALET ASPEN
2012 CHALET TS116
2012 CHALET XL
2012 TAKENA 1860
2012 TAKENA 1865
2013 CHALET ALPINE
2013 CHALET ARROWHEAD
2013 CHALET ASPEN
2013 CHALET TS116
2013 CHALET XL
2013 TAKENA 1860
2013 TAKENA 1865

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.