Recall 13V466000: 2006–2013 Dressen Dakota Cargo, 2006–2013 Dressen Dakota Competitor

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Sep 27, 2013
Vehicles affected
119
Models
2
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

Dressen Custom Trailers (Dressen) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Dakota Cargo trailers and Dakota Competitor trailers, DC and CP series, manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013, equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

The risk

If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel 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.

The fix

Dressen will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Dressen at 1-605-428-4364 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

Notes

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2006 Dressen Dakota Cargo
  • 2007 Dressen Dakota Cargo
  • 2008 Dressen Dakota Cargo
  • 2009 Dressen Dakota Cargo
  • 2010 Dressen Dakota Cargo
  • 2011 Dressen Dakota Cargo
  • 2012 Dressen Dakota Cargo
  • 2013 Dressen Dakota Cargo
  • 2006 Dressen Dakota Competitor
  • 2007 Dressen Dakota Competitor
  • 2008 Dressen Dakota Competitor
  • 2009 Dressen Dakota Competitor
  • 2010 Dressen Dakota Competitor
  • 2011 Dressen Dakota Competitor
  • 2012 Dressen Dakota Competitor
  • 2013 Dressen Dakota Competitor

Details

NHTSA campaign
13V466000
Manufacturer
Dressen Custom Trailers, Inc.
Owner letters
Dec 9, 2013
Components
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch (Body & Structure)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology