Merhow Horse Traielrs (2006) – 15V601000

Defect Description For Recall

Merhow Acquisition, Llc (Merhow) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2013 Horse Trailers Equipped With A Fastec-Brand Door Lock. It May Be Possible To Remove The Key From The Lock In A Way That Potentially Jams The Deadbolt.

Make Of Vehicle

MERHOW

Model Of Vehicle

HORSE TRAIELRS

Year

2006

Recall Campaign Number

15V601000

Component Description

Latches/Locks/Linkages

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Merhow Acquisition, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20150101

End Of Manufacture

20150430

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

178

Date Owners Notified

20150815

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Merhow Acquisition, Llc

Date Report Received

20150925

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard