The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V428000·Announced 2013-09-13

Horton Cargo Trailer Recall for Door Lock Jamming Hazard

Horton Vans is recalling 2006-2013 cargo trailers 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 (trapped occupants) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Horton Vans, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 cargo trailers manufactured between January 1, 2006, and April 25, 2013. The recall affects trailers equipped with a Fastec-brand door lock. The defect involves the possibility of removing the key in a way that jams the deadbolt.

If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. This could trap a person inside the trailer, preventing them from exiting without using the emergency exit, which increases the risk of injury.

Horton Vans will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the lock cylinders free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Horton Vans at 1-706-485-4383 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

The recalled product

Product
HORTON CARGO TRAILER
Brand
HORTON
Manufacturer
Horton Vans, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
2,237

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 (1)

  • CARGO TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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