Recall 13V511 affects 48,053 2007-2013 Gulf Stream travel trailers for Fastec door locks that jam the deadbolt. Repair is free at Gulf Stream dealers.
Gulf Stream is recalling 48,053 2007-2013 travel trailers, including Innsbrook, Gulf Breeze, and Amerilite models, under recall 13V511 because Fastec-brand door locks can jam the deadbolt after key removal. If the lock jams, someone inside can be trapped and forced to use the emergency exit, increasing injury risk; the Gulf Stream dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The entry door lock on affected 2007-2013 Gulf Stream travel trailers is the latch and deadbolt assembly that secures the trailer door. When it works correctly, the key turns the lock cylinder, the deadbolt slides clear of the strike plate, and the door opens from the outside without binding.
These trailers were built with Fastec-brand door locks. The defect involves the way the key can be removed from the lock. If the key comes out while the lock is not fully in the proper position, the deadbolt can jam instead of moving cleanly. A jammed deadbolt can keep the door from opening as expected.
There is no warning sign before failure. The lock can feel normal until the key is removed in the problem position and the deadbolt binds.
Who's affected?
Spans Gulf Stream trailer lines from 2007 through 2013, all tied to the same latches/locks/linkages component.
| 2012 Gulf Stream Innsbrook | Latches/locks/linkages |
|---|---|
| 2007 Gulf Stream G Force | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2013 Gulf Stream Gulf Breeze | Latches/locks/linkages |
| Units affected | 48,053 |
A matching Gulf Stream year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A jammed deadbolt can also jam the inside door lock, trapping someone inside the travel trailer. The emergency exit remains the backup path, but using it in a lockout raises the risk of injury. Repair will be free at any franchised Gulf Stream dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2013 Gulf Stream travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Gulf Stream or Fastec before using the trailer door lock, since the deadbolt can jam and trap someone inside.
- Ask whether the free Fastec door-lock cylinder inspection and replacement is open for your trailer.
- Bring any recall notice you received, or reference recall number 13V511 when you call.
- Keep the emergency exit clear until the door-lock cylinder inspection and any needed replacement are complete.
What happens at the repair
Once the final repair is available, Gulf Stream owners can have the Fastec door lock cylinders inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. At the service visit, a Gulf Stream technician checks the affected lock cylinders for the deadbolt jamming condition and replaces cylinders that fail inspection. Fastec coordinates the inspection and cylinder replacement process with Gulf Stream, and parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| October 17, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 20, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V511?
Recall 13V511 covers 48,053 2007-2013 Gulf Stream travel trailers equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. The deadbolt can jam after the key is removed in a certain way, trapping a person inside the trailer and increasing injury risk. Fastec coordinates inspection and cylinder replacement for free.
What should I do if my 2007-2013 Gulf Stream travel trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V511. If it is, contact Gulf Stream or Fastec to arrange inspection and cylinder replacement. Reference recall number 13V511 and Gulf Stream recall number 13FI-1013 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and the remedy states that Fastec will coordinate inspection and replacement of the lock cylinders as needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is being trapped inside the travel trailer if the deadbolt jams. The interior side of the lock can jam too, leaving a person unable to exit through the main door and forced to use the emergency exit, increasing injury risk.
What if I bought my Gulf Stream trailer used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm inclusion, then contact Gulf Stream or Fastec with recall number 13V511 so they can arrange the lock inspection and cylinder replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V511000 |
|---|---|
| Gulf Stream customer service | 1-800-837-2505 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V511 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V511000 |
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 →