The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V432000·Announced 2013-09-16

Cowtown Sleepers Recalling Truck Sleepers Due to Door Lock Jamming Risk

Cowtown Sleepers is recalling 2008-2013 truck sleepers because a door lock defect may 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 risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, as the defect could trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Plain-English summary

Cowtown Sleepers & Pick-up Tops & Accessories Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 truck sleepers manufactured between April 15, 2008, and April 25, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. The recall affects 106 units.

The defect involves the possibility of removing the key from the lock in a way that potentially 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 the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Cowtown Sleepers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2013. Owners may contact Cowtown Sleepers at 1-817-293-9100 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
COWTOWN SLEEPERS TRUCK SLEEPERS
Brand
COWTOWN SLEEPERS
Manufacturer
Cowtown Sleepers & Pick-up Tops
Category
Vehicle — Truck Sleepers
Hazard
Affected units
106

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)

  • TRUCK SLEEPERS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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