The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V414000·Announced 2013-09-10

Circle D Trailers Recalled for Door Lock Jamming Hazard

Circle D is recalling 2006-2013 horse and multipurpose trailers because a door lock defect may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside.

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 risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential entrapment and injury.

Plain-English summary

Circle D Corporation, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 BHST, GNST, and GNMPT horse and multipurpose trailers with tack compartments. These vehicles were manufactured between January 1, 2006, and April 25, 2013, and are equipped with a Fastec-brand door lock.

The defect involves the possibility of removing the key from the lock in a way that jams the deadbolt. If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. This could leave a person inside the travel trailer locked in and unable to exit without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Circle D will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2013. Owners may contact Circle D at 1-620-947-2385 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CIRCLE D BHST, GNMPT, GNST
Brand
CIRCLE D
Manufacturer
Circle D Corporation, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
400

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • BHST
  • GNMPT
  • GNST

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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