Recall 13V616 covers 528 2010-2014 Double R Trailers Utility Trailer vehicles with Fastec door locks that jam. Inspection and cylinder replacement are free.
Double R Trailers is recalling 528 2010-2014 Utility Trailer trailers with Fastec-brand door locks because the key can be removed in a way that jams the deadbolt. If the deadbolt jams, the inside lock can jam too, trapping a person inside the trailer and increasing injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The door lock on 2010-2014 Double R Trailers Utility Trailer models is the latch assembly that secures the trailer door and lets the owner lock or unlock it with a key. On these trailers, the affected part is a Fastec-brand door lock. In normal use, the key turns the lock cylinder and moves the deadbolt so the door opens or stays secured.
The defect is in how the lock handles key removal. The key can come out in a position that leaves the deadbolt jammed. When that happens, the lock no longer moves cleanly between locked and unlocked positions, and the door is stuck until the jam is cleared or the lock is repaired.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up when the key comes out and the deadbolt does not move normally, leaving the trailer door stuck locked or difficult to unlock.
Who's affected?
Spans five model years, all tied to the same latches/locks/linkages component.
| 2011 Double R Trailers Utility Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
|---|---|
| 2013 Double R Trailers Utility Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2012 Double R Trailers Utility Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2010 Double R Trailers Utility Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2014 Double R Trailers Utility Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| Units affected | 528 |
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, trapping someone inside the trailer and blocking exit, which increases injury risk. Avoid using the deadbolt until the lock cylinders are inspected or replaced. Repair will be free at any franchised Double R Trailers dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2014 Double R Trailers Utility Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Double R Trailers at 1-208-461-7544 to ask about the free Fastec door-lock cylinder inspection and replacement.
- Reference recall number 13V616 when you call so the service desk can match the trailer to the door-lock recall.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and ask who will inspect the Fastec lock cylinder before any replacement work starts.
- Avoid locking the trailer door with anyone inside until the lock cylinder has been inspected or replaced.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer or through the Fastec coordination process, a Double R Trailers technician inspects the Fastec door lock cylinders covered by recall 13V616. Cylinders that bind or allow the deadbolt to jam are replaced free of charge. Double R Trailers notified owners, and Fastec coordinates the inspection and cylinder replacement work. Because the remedy status is not listed as available, confirm the current repair handling before bringing in the trailer. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| December 12, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 7, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V616?
Recall 13V616 covers 528 2010-2014 Double R Trailers Utility Trailer units with Fastec-brand door locks. The key can be removed in a way that jams the deadbolt, trapping a person inside the trailer. Fastec will inspect and replace affected lock cylinders free of charge.
What should I do if my 2010-2014 Double R Trailers Utility Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V616. If it is, contact Double R Trailers or Fastec to arrange inspection and replacement of the Fastec lock cylinder. Reference recall number 13V616 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy at no cost, and Fastec will coordinate the lock-cylinder inspection and replacement free of charge. Double R Trailers lists 1-208-461-7544, and Fastec lists 1-800-837-2505 for owner questions about this recall.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is being trapped inside the trailer. If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock can jam too. A person inside at that time can be locked in and unable to exit, increasing the risk of injury.
What if I bought this trailer used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall eligibility follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Utility Trailer is included, then call Double R Trailers or Fastec with recall number 13V616 to arrange the lock-cylinder inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V616000 |
|---|---|
| Double R Trailers customer service | 1-208-461-7544 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V616 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V616000 |
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 →