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Campaign 13V436 Posted September 17, 2013 3,500 units

2006-2013 Takena TS116/1860 Recall 13V436: Door Lock

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V436 covers 3,500 2006-2013 Takena trailers and truck campers with Fastec door locks that can jam. Free lock-cylinder inspection and replacement is available.

Takena is recalling 3,500 2006-2013 1865, 1860, TS116, Aspen, Alpine, Arrowhead, and Xl trailers and truck campers with Fastec-brand door locks. The deadbolt can jam after key removal and trap a person inside, so the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The door lock on 2006-2013 Takena A-frames, travel trailers, and truck campers is the keyed latch and deadbolt assembly at the entry door. It is supposed to let the owner lock the door from outside, unlock it from outside, and move the deadbolt smoothly without binding.

On affected units, the Fastec-brand lock allows the key to be removed in a position that leaves the deadbolt mechanism out of alignment. That action can jam the deadbolt, so the bolt stops sliding cleanly in and out of the door frame. Once jammed, the entry door does not operate as intended and the lock no longer gives the normal, predictable movement an owner expects.

There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing an owner notices is the key or deadbolt acting stuck, refusing to turn normally, or leaving the door unable to lock or unlock cleanly.

Who's affected?

Spans the listed Takena model lines across the 2006-2013 model years, all tied to latches/locks/linkages.

2009 Takena 1865 Latches/locks/linkages
2006 Chalet Xl Latches/locks/linkages
2010 Chalet Xl Latches/locks/linkages
2011 Chalet Xl Latches/locks/linkages
2007 Chalet TS116 Latches/locks/linkages
Units affected3,500

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 lock can jam too, trapping someone inside the travel trailer. That person would need the emergency exit to get out, which increases the risk of injury. Before sleeping or traveling in the trailer, confirm each door opens from the inside. Repair will be free at any franchised Takena dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2013 Takena 1865, Xl, TS116, Aspen, Alpine, Arrowhead, or 1860 trailer or camper is included in this recall.
  2. Check any owner notice Takena mailed for inspection instructions before using the entry door lock again.
  3. Contact Takena customer service at 1-541-791-4610 and reference recall number 13V436 when you call.
  4. Schedule the free Fastec door-lock cylinder inspection and replacement that fixes the deadbolt-jam risk.
  5. Use the emergency exit only if the entry door locks someone inside before the repair is complete.

What happens at the repair

Takena and Fastec coordinate the repair for the affected door locks. Once the final dealer repair is available, a Takena technician inspects the Fastec lock cylinders and replaces any cylinder that needs replacement, free under the recall. The work focuses on the lock cylinder that lets the key be removed in a position that can jam the deadbolt. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the repair opens.

Timeline

September 17, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
January 10, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V436?

Recall 13V436 covers 3,500 2006-2013 Takena 1865, Xl, TS116, Aspen, Alpine, Arrowhead, and 1860 trailers and campers with Fastec door locks. The key can be removed in a way that jams the deadbolt, trapping someone inside unless they use the emergency exit.

What should I do if my 2006-2013 Takena 1865, Xl, TS116, Aspen, Alpine, Arrowhead, or 1860 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer or camper is included in recall 13V436. If it is, contact a franchised Takena dealer or Fastec to arrange the lock-cylinder inspection and replacement. Reference recall number 13V436 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and the remedy states that Fastec will coordinate inspection and replacement of the lock cylinders free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.

What is the safety risk?

The risk is being trapped inside the trailer or camper if the deadbolt jams. The interior side of the door lock can also jam, which leaves the emergency exit as the way out and increases the risk of injury.

What if I bought this Takena trailer or camper 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 2006-2013 Takena trailer or camper is included, then give recall number 13V436 to the service desk.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V436000
Takena customer service1-541-791-4610
NHTSA recall #13V436
NHTSA recall # (full)13V436000

Source documents

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