Recall 13V426 covers 16 2006-2013 Pleasant Valley Travel Trailer vehicles for Fastec door locks that jam. Repair will be free once available.
Pleasant Valley is recalling 16 2006-2013 Travel Trailer units because the Fastec-brand door lock can jam the deadbolt after key removal. If the deadbolt jams, a person inside can be locked in and forced to use the emergency exit, increasing injury risk; the Pleasant Valley dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The door lock on the 2006-2013 Pleasant Valley Travel Trailer is the latch and deadbolt assembly that secures the entry door. The latch holds the door closed during normal use, and the deadbolt locks the door when the key is turned. That lock also has to release cleanly so an owner can open the trailer from the doorway.
On affected trailers, the Fastec-brand lock can let the key come out in a position that jams the deadbolt. When that happens, the deadbolt does not move through its normal lock and unlock travel. The failure starts inside the lock mechanism, where the key position and deadbolt movement no longer line up correctly.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner first notices the problem when the key has been removed and the deadbolt will not unlock or move normally.
Who's affected?
Spans 8 model years, all tied to the same latch, lock, and linkage component.
| 2010 Pleasant Valley Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
|---|---|
| 2007 Pleasant Valley Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2009 Pleasant Valley Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2013 Pleasant Valley Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2012 Pleasant Valley Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2006 Pleasant Valley Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2008 Pleasant Valley Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2011 Pleasant Valley Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| Units affected | 16 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the deadbolt jams, the inside door lock can jam as well. Someone inside the travel trailer can be trapped and forced to use the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury. Keep the emergency exit clear and arrange the lock inspection as soon as the repair opens. Repair will be free at any franchised Pleasant Valley dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2013 Pleasant Valley Travel Trailer is included in this recall.
- Check your mail and records for the Pleasant Valley owner notice mailed on November 6, 2013.
- Contact Pleasant Valley customer service at 1-330-852-4811 to ask whether Fastec inspection and cylinder replacement is open for your trailer.
- Ask for the Fastec door-lock cylinder inspection and replacement that fixes the deadbolt-jam risk.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 13V426 when you call.
- Use the emergency exit only if the door lock jams and blocks the normal exit before the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Pleasant Valley has not provided an owner notification schedule, so do not treat this as a repair that can be booked immediately. Once the repair opens, Pleasant Valley will notify owners and Fastec will coordinate inspection of the Fastec door lock cylinders. The cylinders will be replaced if needed, free of charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the repair process is available.
Timeline
| September 13, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 6, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V426?
Recall 13V426 covers 16 2006-2013 Pleasant Valley Travel Trailer units equipped with a Fastec-brand door lock. The key can be removed in a way that jams the deadbolt, trapping someone inside unless they use the emergency exit. Fastec will inspect and replace lock cylinders for free as needed.
What should I do if my 2006-2013 Pleasant Valley Travel Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V426. If it is, contact Pleasant Valley or Fastec to arrange the door-lock inspection and cylinder replacement. Reference recall number 13V426 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For this recall, Fastec coordinates the inspection and replacement of the door-lock cylinders as needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is being locked inside the travel trailer if the deadbolt jams. The interior side of the door lock can jam too, leaving the person inside unable to exit through the main door and forced to use the emergency exit, which increases injury risk.
What if I bought this Pleasant Valley Travel Trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included, then contact Pleasant Valley or Fastec and reference recall number 13V426 when you ask about the door-lock repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V426000 |
|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley customer service | 1-330-852-4811 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V426 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V426000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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