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HighNHTSA·13E053000·Announced 2013-09-30

Emmett Door Recalls RV Doors With Fastec Locks Due to Jamming Risk

Emmett Door is recalling 4,231 RV doors equipped with Fastec locks where the key can jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door lock jamming) that poses a risk of harm by trapping occupants, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Emmett Door Inc. is recalling certain recreational vehicle (RV) doors manufactured between January 1, 2006, and April 25, 2013. These doors are equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. The recall affects 4,231 units.

The defect involves the possibility of removing the key from the lock in a manner that jams the deadbolt. If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. This could lock a person inside the travel trailer, preventing them from exiting the vehicle without using the emergency exit, which increases the risk of injury.

Emmett Door will notify the manufacturers that purchased the affected doors, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2013. Owners may contact Emmett Door at 1-877-817-2029 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES recall
Manufacturer
Emmett Door Inc.
Category
Vehicle — RV Doors
Hazard
Affected units
4,231

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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