Recall 13V477 covers 432 2006-2007 Charmac Cargo Trailer, Horse Trailer, and Sports Trailer units with Fastec door locks. Free cylinder inspection and replacement.
Charmac is recalling 432 2006-2007 Horse Trailer, Cargo Trailer, and Sports Trailer units equipped with Fastec-brand door locks because the key can be removed in a way that jams the deadbolt. If the interior lock jams too, a person inside can be trapped 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 the 2006-2007 Charmac Horse Trailer, Cargo Trailer, and Sports Trailer is the latch assembly that secures the trailer entry door. On trailers equipped with Fastec-brand locks, the lock cylinder and deadbolt work together: the key turns the cylinder, and the deadbolt slides into place to keep the door closed and locked.
The defect is in how the key can be removed from the lock. If the key is pulled out in the wrong lock position, the deadbolt can jam instead of moving cleanly between locked and unlocked. Once jammed, the lock no longer behaves like a normal door latch, so the door can stay locked when the owner expects it to open.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem happens during key removal, so an owner will not have a separate light, sound, or normal wear symptom that points to the deadbolt before it jams.
Who's affected?
Covers the Horse Trailer, Cargo Trailer, and Sports Trailer models from 2006 and 2007, all tied to the same latches/locks/linkages component.
| 2006 Charmac Horse Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
|---|---|
| 2007 Charmac Cargo Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2006 Charmac Cargo Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2006 Charmac Sports Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2007 Charmac Horse Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2007 Charmac Sports Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| Units affected | 432 |
The year and trailer model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
NHTSA campaign 13V477 states that if the deadbolt jams, the inside door lock can jam too. A person inside the trailer then has to use the emergency exit to get out, which increases the risk of injury. Treat a jammed deadbolt as a safety issue. Repair will be free at any franchised Charmac dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2007 Charmac Horse Trailer, Cargo Trailer, or Sports Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Charmac customer service to confirm the Fastec door-lock inspection and cylinder replacement path for your trailer.
- Ask how to schedule the Fastec lock-cylinder inspection and replacement that fixes the deadbolt jam risk.
- Bring any recall notice Charmac sent, and reference recall number 13V477 when you call.
- Use the emergency exit plan for the trailer until the lock cylinders are inspected or replaced.
What happens at the repair
Once the repair is available, Charmac will notify owners and Fastec will coordinate the lock work. At the service visit, a Charmac technician or Fastec-coordinated repair provider inspects the Fastec-brand door lock cylinders and replaces the cylinders that need replacement. The recall repair is free. The goal is to correct door lock cylinders that let the key come out in a position that jams the deadbolt, so confirm the repair path before relying on the affected trailer door locks.
Timeline
| September 30, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 2, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V477?
Recall 13V477 covers 432 2006-2007 Charmac Horse Trailer, Cargo Trailer, and Sports Trailer units equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. The lock cylinder can jam the deadbolt, trapping a person inside and increasing injury risk. Charmac and Fastec will inspect and replace affected cylinders free of charge.
What should I do if my 2006-2007 Charmac Horse Trailer, Cargo Trailer, or Sports Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V477. If it is, contact Charmac at 1-208-733-5241 or ask your service contact about the Fastec lock-cylinder inspection and replacement. Reference recall 13V477 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V477, Charmac and Fastec will coordinate inspection and replacement of the affected Fastec lock cylinders as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk with this Charmac trailer recall?
The safety risk is being trapped inside the trailer. If the Fastec deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock can jam too, leaving a person inside unable to exit through that door without using the emergency exit. That increases injury risk under recall 13V477.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V477000 |
|---|---|
| Charmac customer service | 1-208-733-5241 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V477 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V477000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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 →