Recall 13V611 covers 288 2006-2013 Covered Wagon Trailers Cargo Trailers with Fastec door locks that can trap occupants. Repair will be free once available.
Covered Wagon Trailers is recalling 288 2006-2013 Cargo Trailers equipped with Fastec-brand door locks because the key can be removed in a way that jams the deadbolt. If the lock jams, a person inside can be trapped and unable to exit, increasing injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Fastec-brand door lock on affected 2006-2013 Covered Wagon Trailers Cargo Trailers secures the trailer entry door. Its deadbolt is the solid locking bar inside the latch that moves into the door frame when the key is turned. When the lock works normally, the key turns the cylinder and moves the deadbolt fully into the locked or unlocked position.
In this recall, the problem is in how the key and lock cylinder interact with the deadbolt. The key can be removed in a position that leaves the deadbolt jammed instead of fully locked or fully unlocked. Once the deadbolt is jammed, normal key movement does not reliably move the bolt back through its travel path.
There is no warning sign before failure. The lock can work normally during one use and then jam when the key is removed in the problem position. If the key does not turn the deadbolt cleanly, describe it to the dealer as a Fastec door lock deadbolt jam under recall 13V611.
Who's affected?
Spans eight model years of Cargo Trailers, all listed under the same latches/locks/linkages component.
| 2008 Covered Wagon Trailers Cargo Trailers | Latches/locks/linkages |
|---|---|
| 2013 Covered Wagon Trailers Cargo Trailers | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2009 Covered Wagon Trailers Cargo Trailers | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2006 Covered Wagon Trailers Cargo Trailers | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2012 Covered Wagon Trailers Cargo Trailers | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2011 Covered Wagon Trailers Cargo Trailers | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2007 Covered Wagon Trailers Cargo Trailers | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2010 Covered Wagon Trailers Cargo Trailers | Latches/locks/linkages |
| Units affected | 288 |
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 a person inside the trailer and blocking exit during an emergency. Check the door lock before using the trailer and keep an exit plan clear until the lock is inspected. Repair will be free at any franchised Covered Wagon Trailers dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2013 Covered Wagon Trailers Cargo Trailers is included in this recall.
- Contact Covered Wagon Trailers at 1-229-423-4044 to confirm the owner-notice status and ask who is handling the free Fastec door-lock inspection.
- Ask for the Fastec lock-cylinder inspection and replacement that fixes the deadbolt jam risk.
- Reference recall number 13V611 when you call or schedule service.
- Avoid locking an occupied trailer door until the Fastec lock-cylinder inspection or replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
Covered Wagon Trailers is responsible for owner notification, while Fastec coordinates the lock work. Once the final repair is available, a Covered Wagon Trailers technician or Fastec coordinated service provider inspects the affected door lock cylinders and replaces any cylinders that need replacement. The recall repair is free, including the inspection and replacement parts. Give the service desk the recall notice or VIN confirmation so they can match the trailer to campaign 13V611.
Timeline
| December 6, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V611?
Recall 13V611 covers 288 2006-2013 Covered Wagon Trailers Cargo Trailers equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. The key can come out in a position that jams the deadbolt, trapping someone inside. Fastec coordinates inspection and cylinder replacement, as needed, free of charge.
What should I do if my 2006-2013 Covered Wagon Trailers Cargo Trailers is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V611. If it is, call Covered Wagon Trailers at 1-229-423-4044 and ask how to get the Fastec lock cylinder inspected and replaced. Reference recall 13V611 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. The inspection and Fastec lock cylinder replacement are free of charge under this recall. Covered Wagon Trailers notified owners, and Fastec coordinates the inspection and replacement process for included trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is being locked inside the trailer. If the deadbolt jams, the inside of the door lock can jam too, leaving a person unable to exit and increasing the risk of injury. The recall repair addresses the lock cylinder defect.
What if I bought my Covered Wagon Trailers Cargo Trailers used?
The recall still follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2006-2013 Covered Wagon Trailers Cargo Trailers is included, then call Covered Wagon Trailers and reference recall 13V611.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V611000 |
|---|---|
| Covered Wagon Trailers customer service | 1-229-423-4044 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V611 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V611000 |
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 →