Recall 13V479 covers 786 2006-2012 Shadow Bumperpull and Gooseneck trailers for Fastec door locks that can trap occupants. Free lock replacement through Shadow.
Shadow is recalling 786 2006-2012 Bumperpull and Gooseneck horse trailers because certain Fastec-brand door locks can jam the deadbolt after the key is removed. If the lock jams with a person inside, the door can trap them until they use the emergency exit; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The door lock on a 2006-2012 Shadow Bumperpull or Gooseneck horse trailer is supposed to let the entry door latch, unlock, and deadbolt in a predictable way. The key cylinder is the part the key turns. It moves the lock mechanism so the deadbolt slides into or out of the door frame.
On trailers equipped with the recalled Fastec-brand locks, the key can be removed in a way that leaves the deadbolt jammed. Once that happens, turning the key or working the lock from the normal position does not move the deadbolt as intended. The door lock is then no longer a simple latch issue; the deadbolt itself is stuck in the lock mechanism.
There is no warning sign before failure. The lock can feel normal until the key is removed in the problem position, so owners should treat the recalled lock as defective even if it has worked normally before.
Who's affected?
Bumperpull and Gooseneck trailer styles are included across the 2006-2012 model years, with the same latch, lock, and linkage component named for each year and model.
| 2011 Shadow Bumperpull | Latches/locks/linkages |
|---|---|
| 2007 Shadow Gooseneck | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2006 Shadow Bumperpull | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2007 Shadow Bumperpull | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2009 Shadow Bumperpull | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2012 Shadow Bumperpull | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2010 Shadow Gooseneck | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2009 Shadow Gooseneck | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2008 Shadow Gooseneck | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2010 Shadow Bumperpull | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2008 Shadow Bumperpull | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2012 Shadow Gooseneck | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2011 Shadow Gooseneck | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2006 Shadow Gooseneck | Latches/locks/linkages |
| Units affected | 786 |
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 too. A person inside the trailer is then locked in and has to use the emergency exit, which raises the risk of injury. Repair will be free at any franchised Shadow dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2012 Shadow Bumperpull or Gooseneck trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Shadow if you never received the owner notice mailed December 10, 2013.
- Ask Shadow how Fastec coordinates the free door-lock-cylinder inspection and replacement that fixes the jam-prone deadbolt.
- Reference recall number 13V479 when you call so Shadow or Fastec can match the trailer to the correct lock-cylinder campaign.
- Avoid locking anyone inside the trailer until the lock cylinders are inspected or replaced.
What happens at the repair
At the service appointment, a Shadow technician or Fastec-coordinated repair provider inspects the Fastec door-lock cylinders covered by recall 13V479. If the lock cylinder is included, the cylinder is replaced free of charge. The listed repair path says Fastec coordinates the inspection and replacement, so ask Shadow who will perform the work before bringing in the trailer. Because no current remedy status is listed here, confirm scheduling first. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| October 17, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 10, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V479?
Recall 13V479 covers 786 2006-2012 Shadow Bumperpull and Gooseneck horse trailers with Fastec door locks that can jam the deadbolt. If the interior side jams, a person inside can be locked in and forced to use the emergency exit, increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2006-2012 Shadow Bumperpull or Gooseneck trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V479. If it is, call Shadow at 1-352-529-2190 or ask your Shadow service contact about the Fastec lock inspection and cylinder replacement. Reference recall number 13V479 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be performed at no cost, and Shadow's filing says Fastec will coordinate inspection and replacement of the affected lock cylinders free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is entrapment inside the trailer. If the Fastec deadbolt jams, the inside of the door lock can jam too, leaving a person unable to exit through that door and forcing use of the emergency exit, which increases injury risk.
What if I bought my Shadow trailer used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Ownership history does not remove a vehicle from an open safety recall. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Shadow trailer is included, then reference recall number 13V479 when you contact Shadow or your service location.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V479000 |
|---|---|
| Shadow customer service | 1-352-529-2190 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V479 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V479000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (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 →