The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V415000·Announced 2013-09-09

Kingston Recalls Horse Trailers With Potentially Jamming Door Locks

Kingston is recalling 2006-2013 horse trailers equipped with Fastec door locks that may jam, 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 inability to exit.

Plain-English summary

Kingston Trailers, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 horse trailers built with dressing rooms and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. These vehicles were manufactured between January 1, 2006, and April 25, 2013. The affected models include the Essex, Newport, Belvedere II, Brunswick, Bedford, Windsor, T.D., Derby, and Classic Elite.

The recall addresses a defect where the key may be removed from the lock in a way that jams the deadbolt. If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam, potentially locking a person inside the travel trailer. This condition increases the risk of injury because the occupant would be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit.

Kingston will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact Kingston at 1-781-585-4337 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
KINGSTON BELVEDERE II, BRUNSWICK, BEDFORD, WINDSOR
Brand
KINGSTON
Manufacturer
Kingston Trailers, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Horse Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
478

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 (9)

  • BELVEDERE II
  • BRUNSWICK
  • BEDFORD
  • WINDSOR
  • T.D.
  • NEWPORT
  • ESSEX
  • DERBY
  • CLASSIC ELITE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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