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