The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V072000·Announced 2014-02-12

R&M Trailer Recalls 2012-2013 Enclosed Cargo Trailers Due to Door Lock Defect

R&M Trailer is recalling 185 model year 2012-2013 enclosed cargo trailers because a door lock defect could 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 'High' severity criteria for potential entrapment and injury.

Plain-English summary

R&M Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 6x12 and 7x16 enclosed cargo trailers manufactured between February 2012 and August 2013. The recall affects 185 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, potentially locking a person inside the trailer and preventing them from exiting, which increases the risk of injury.

R&M Trailer will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin by mid-April 2014. Owners may contact R&M Trailer at 1-402-415-7530 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

The recalled product

Product
R&M TRAILER 6X12 ENCLOSED CARGO, 7X16 ENCLOSED CARGO
Brand
R&M TRAILER
Manufacturer
R&M Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
185

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)

  • 6X12 ENCLOSED CARGO
  • 7X16 ENCLOSED CARGO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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