Recall 13V466 covers 119 2006-2013 Dressen Dakota Competitor and Dakota Cargo trailers with Fastec door locks that can jam. Cylinder replacement is free.
Dressen is recalling 119 2006-2013 Dakota Competitor and Dakota Cargo trailers because Fastec-brand door locks can jam the deadbolt when the key is removed a certain way. If the deadbolt jams, a person inside can be locked in and forced to use the emergency exit; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The door lock on 2006-2013 Dressen Dakota Competitor and Dakota Cargo trailers is the latch assembly that secures the entry door. These trailers use Fastec-brand door locks with a deadbolt, the sliding metal bolt that holds the door closed when the lock is engaged. The key is supposed to turn the lock and withdraw cleanly without changing the deadbolt position.
On affected trailers, the key can be removed from the lock in a way that leaves the deadbolt jammed. Once the deadbolt jams, the lock no longer moves through its normal travel. That means the door lock can fail to release or secure the door as intended until the lock is repaired or replaced.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is tied to how the key and deadbolt interact, so an owner first notices it when the key comes out and the deadbolt does not move normally.
Who's affected?
Spans the Dakota Competitor and Dakota Cargo across the 2006-2013 model years, with the same latch component listed throughout.
| 2011 Dressen Dakota Competitor | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2012 Dressen Dakota Competitor | Latch |
| 2011 Dressen Dakota Cargo | Latch |
| 2009 Dressen Dakota Cargo | Latch |
| 2006 Dressen Dakota Competitor | Latch |
| 2013 Dressen Dakota Cargo | Latch |
| 2012 Dressen Dakota Cargo | Latch |
| 2010 Dressen Dakota Cargo | Latch |
| 2008 Dressen Dakota Cargo | Latch |
| 2006 Dressen Dakota Cargo | Latch |
| 2013 Dressen Dakota Competitor | Latch |
| 2009 Dressen Dakota Competitor | Latch |
| 2008 Dressen Dakota Competitor | Latch |
| 2007 Dressen Dakota Competitor | Latch |
| 2007 Dressen Dakota Cargo | Latch |
| 2010 Dressen Dakota Competitor | Latch |
| Units affected | 119 |
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?
A jammed deadbolt can also jam the interior side of the door lock. Anyone inside the travel trailer can be locked in and forced to use the emergency exit, which increases injury risk. Repair will be free at any franchised Dressen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2013 Dressen Dakota Competitor or Dakota Cargo trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Dressen for current instructions on the Fastec lock-cylinder inspection and replacement that fixes the jammed-deadbolt risk.
- Reference recall number 13V466 when you call Dressen or speak with the repair coordinator.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it, and ask whether Fastec will coordinate the free cylinder replacement for your trailer.
- Keep the emergency exit clear until the lock repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the service appointment, a Dressen technician inspects the Fastec door lock cylinders on the affected trailer doors and replaces the cylinders as needed. Dressen's owner notice process is part of the remedy, with Fastec coordinating the inspection and replacement work. The dealer repair will be free once available, including the inspection and any cylinder replacement covered by the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm that the door lock cylinders on your Dakota Cargo or Dakota Competitor trailer are included before the work begins.
Timeline
| September 27, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 9, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V466?
Recall 13V466 covers 119 2006-2013 Dressen Dakota Competitor and Dakota Cargo trailers with Fastec-brand door locks. The key can be removed in a way that jams the deadbolt, trapping someone inside unless they use the emergency exit. Dressen and Fastec will inspect and replace affected lock cylinders for free.
What should I do if my 2006-2013 Dressen Dakota Competitor or Dakota Cargo is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V466. If it is, contact Dressen at 1-605-428-4364 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505 to arrange the lock inspection and cylinder replacement. Reference recall 13V466 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. For recall 13V466, Fastec coordinates inspection and replacement of the affected lock cylinders free of charge, with Dressen notifying owners and supporting the recall process.
What is the safety risk with this Dressen trailer recall?
The safety risk is being locked inside the trailer if the deadbolt jams. The interior side of the door lock can jam too, leaving the person inside unable to exit through the door and forced to use the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
What if I bought my Dressen trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2006-2013 Dakota Competitor or Dakota Cargo is included, then contact Dressen or Fastec with recall 13V466.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V466000 |
|---|---|
| Dressen customer service | 1-605-428-4364 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V466 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V466000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →