The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V644000·Announced 2013-12-24

Cargo South Recalls Enclosed Utility Trailers Due to Door Lock Defect

Cargo South is recalling 2006-2013 enclosed utility trailers because a door lock defect 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, as the defect may trap occupants inside the trailer.

Plain-English summary

Cargo South, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 enclosed utility trailers manufactured between January 1, 2006, and April 25, 2013. The recall affects trailers equipped with Fastec-brand door locks.

In the affected trailers, it may be possible to remove 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. A person inside the trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Cargo South 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 by early February 2014. Owners may contact Cargo South at 1-229-468-5659 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
CARGO SOUTH ENCLOSED UTILITY TRAILER
Brand
CARGO SOUTH
Manufacturer
Cargo South, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Utility Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,440

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)

  • ENCLOSED UTILITY TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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