Rear gate
Defect Summary
Snake river trailer company is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 srtc livestock trailers manufactured from may 26, 2010, through february 24, 2011 and built with an automatically latching rear gate. these trailers are equipped with a gate latch release handle located on the outside, to be reached through a window while inside the trailer should the gate become closed. due to factors such as arm length, some users may not be able to reach the outside handle once inside.
Safety Consequence
Personal injury can occur should someone become trapped within the trailer.
Corrective Action
Snake river will contact owners, and dealers will install a handle that is accessible from inside the trailer. the safety recall began on september 23, 2011. owners may contact snake river at 1-208-455-2768.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Snake River Trailer Company or involving Latches/locks/linkages.
FAQ: Recall 11V417000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V417000?
NHTSA recall 11V417000 was issued by Snake River Trailer Company on August 5, 2011. It addresses: Rear gate. The recall affects approximately 13 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Snake River Trailer Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V417000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.