NHTSA safety recall
Recall 14V071000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Three Feathers Manufacturing, LLC · Reported to NHTSA Feb 12, 2014
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govWhat this recall covers
NHTSA's campaign record, quoted as published
The defect
Three Feathers Manufacturing, LLC. (Three Feathers) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Mule Cargo trailers, 2012-2014 Backpacker 2 trailers, 2009-2011 Buckboard Cargo Haulers, 2009-2013 Backpacker trailers, 2008-2014 Pinecone Tear Drop trailers, 2010-2011 Pelican Cargo trailers, 2012-2013 Tumbleweed Tear Drop trailers, 2011 Tumbleweed Campers, one 2011 Custom Cargo trailer, one 2010 Custom Camper, one 2008 Cargo trailer shell (no chassis), one 2010 5th Wheel Cargo trailer and one 2014 Backpacker 2 XT trailer all 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 or camper at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Three Feathers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact Three Feathers at 1-541-663-8163 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.
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Campaign details
Identifiers and dates as filed with NHTSA
- Manufacturer
- Three Feathers Manufacturing, LLC
- Manufacturer's campaign number
- Not recorded
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V071000
- Units potentially affected
- 480
- Report received
- Feb 12, 2014
- Production range
- Oct 1, 2006 – Feb 28, 2014
- Campaign type
- Vehicle
- Federal safety standard (FMVSS)
- Not recorded
Vehicles covered
37 model years across 13 models
- Three Feathers 5TH Wheel Cargo Hauler
- Three Feathers Backpacker
- Three Feathers Backpacker 2
- Three Feathers Backpacker 2 XT
- Three Feathers Buckboard Cargo Hauler
- Three Feathers Cargo Hauler Shell No Cha
- Three Feathers Custom Camper
- Three Feathers Custom Cargo Trailer
- Three Feathers Mule Cargo Hauler
- Three Feathers Pelican Cargo Hauler
- Three Feathers Pinecone Tear Drop Trlr
- Three Feathers Tumbleweed Camper
- Three Feathers Tumbleweed Tear Drop Trlr
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.