The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V601000·Announced 2015-09-25

Merhow Recalls Horse Trailers Due to Door Lock Jamming Risk

Merhow is recalling 2006-2013 Horse Trailers because a door lock defect may jam the deadbolt, 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, specifically the risk of occupants being trapped inside the trailer.

Plain-English summary

Merhow Acquisition, LLC is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Horse Trailers equipped with a Fastec-brand door lock. The recall involves 178 vehicles. The defect is that 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 without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Merhow has notified owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Merhow customer service at 1-269-483-0010, or Fastec customer service 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
MERHOW HORSE TRAIELRS
Brand
MERHOW
Manufacturer
Merhow Acquisition, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Horse Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
178

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)

  • HORSE TRAIELRS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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