The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V443000·Announced 2013-09-18

Craftsmen Custom Vehicles Recalled for Door Lock Jamming Hazard

Craftsmen is recalling 2006-2013 custom vehicles with Fastec door locks that may jam, 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.

Plain-English summary

Craftsmen Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 custom vehicles manufactured between January 1, 2006, and April 30, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. The recall affects 79 vehicles.

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 vehicle locked in and unable to exit without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Craftsmen will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2013. Owners may contact Craftsmen at 1-800-373-3575 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
CRAFTSMEN CUSTOM VEHICLE
Brand
CRAFTSMEN
Manufacturer
Craftsmen Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Custom Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
79

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)

  • CUSTOM VEHICLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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