Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V478000 Reported September 30, 2013

Interior side door lock may become inoperable

Q: What is recall 13V478000?

NHTSA recall 13V478000 was issued by Aluminum Trailer Company (atc) on September 30, 2013. It addresses: Interior side door lock may become inoperable. The recall affects approximately 4,295 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Aluminum Trailer Company (atc) · N/A · 4,295 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V478000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Aluminum Trailer Company (atc)

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

4,295

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 30, 2013

Defect Summary

Aluminum trailer company (atc) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 quest, rsx, and raven trailers manufactured january 2008 through april 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.

Corrective Action

Atc will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on november 18, 2013. owners may contact atc at 1-574-773-2440 or fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Aluminum Trailer Company (atc) dealer and reference recall ID 13V478000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13V478000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V478000?

NHTSA recall 13V478000 was issued by Aluminum Trailer Company (atc) on September 30, 2013. It addresses: Interior side door lock may become inoperable. The recall affects approximately 4,295 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Aluminum Trailer Company (atc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V478000 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.