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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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
- 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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