Recall 13V637000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Defect Description
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.
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
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.