Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V522000 Reported October 18, 2013

Interior side door lock may become inoperable

Rc Trailers, Inc. · N/A · 4,792 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V522000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Rc Trailers, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
4,792
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 18, 2013

Defect Summary

Rc trailers inc. Is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 rc and mti enclosed 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 trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Rc trailers will notify owners, and fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. the recall began on january 14, 2014. owners may contact rc trailers at 1-574-825-9518 or fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Rc Trailers, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V522000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V522000

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

What is recall 13V522000?

NHTSA recall 13V522000 was issued by Rc Trailers, Inc. on October 18, 2013. It addresses: Interior side door lock may become inoperable. The recall affects approximately 4,792 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rc Trailers, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V522000 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.