The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V479000·Announced 2013-10-17

Shadow Trailers Recalls Horse Trailers Due to Door Lock Jamming Risk

Shadow Trailers is recalling 2006-2012 gooseneck and bumperpull horse trailers because a defect in certain door locks may jam the deadbolt, 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 criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Shadow Trailers, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 gooseneck and bumperpull horse trailers manufactured between December 1, 2005, and August 11, 2011. The recall affects approximately 786 units equipped with Fastec-brand door locks featuring key cylinder numbers HF 304, HF 307, HF 308, or HF 309.

The defect involves the possibility of removing the key from the lock in a manner that jams the deadbolt. If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam, preventing a person inside the trailer from exiting without using the emergency exit. This situation increases the risk of injury to the occupant.

Shadow Trailers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Shadow Trailers at 1-352-529-2190 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
SHADOW BUMPERPULL, GOOSENECK
Brand
SHADOW
Manufacturer
Shadow Trailers, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Horse Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
786

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)

  • BUMPERPULL
  • GOOSENECK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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