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HighNHTSA·13V466000·Announced 2013-09-27

Dressen Dakota Trailers Recalled for Door Lock Jamming Hazard

Dressen is recalling 2006-2013 Dakota Cargo and Competitor trailers because a door lock defect could jam the deadbolt, 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 criterion for potential entrapment and injury.

Plain-English summary

Dressen Custom Trailers, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Dakota Cargo and Dakota Competitor trailers, DC and CP series, manufactured between January 1, 2006, and April 25, 2013. The recall affects 119 units equipped with Fastec-brand door locks.

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.

Dressen will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Dressen at 1-605-428-4364 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
DRESSEN DAKOTA COMPETITOR, DAKOTA CARGO
Brand
DRESSEN
Manufacturer
Dressen Custom Trailers, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
119

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 (2)

  • DAKOTA COMPETITOR
  • DAKOTA CARGO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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