Recall 13V637 affects 54 2006-2013 Marathon Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel travel trailers for a Fastec door-lock deadbolt jam risk. Inspection and replacement are free.
Marathon recall 13V637 covers 54 2006-2013 Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel travel trailers equipped with Fastec-brand door locks that can jam the deadbolt. If the lock jams, someone inside can be trapped and forced to use the emergency exit, increasing injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once Marathon makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The door lock on 2006-2013 Marathon Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel travel trailers is the latch and deadbolt assembly mounted in the entry door. The latch holds the door closed during normal use, and the deadbolt is the separate locking bolt that slides into the door frame when you lock the trailer. On these trailers, the affected lock is a Fastec-brand unit.
The problem is in the way the key interacts with the deadbolt. Marathon's filing says the key can be removed from the lock in a position that jams the deadbolt. When that happens, the deadbolt does not move like it should, so the entry door lock can stick instead of locking or unlocking normally.
There is no warning sign before failure. The lock can work normally until the key is removed in the problem position, so owners should treat a sticking deadbolt or a key that does not turn cleanly as a lock problem that needs repair.
Who's affected?
Spans 8 model years from 2006 through 2013, all tied to the same latches/locks/linkages component.
| 2013 Marathon Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel | Latches/locks/linkages |
|---|---|
| 2006 Marathon Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2007 Marathon Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2011 Marathon Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2012 Marathon Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2009 Marathon Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2010 Marathon Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2008 Marathon Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel | Latches/locks/linkages |
| Units affected | 54 |
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. Someone inside the travel trailer can be locked in and forced to use the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury. Keep the emergency exit accessible and schedule the recall repair when available. Repair will be free at any franchised Marathon dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2013 Marathon Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel is included in this recall.
- Contact Marathon customer service at 1-574-294-6441 to confirm current repair handling for recall number 13V637.
- Schedule the free Fastec lock inspection and cylinder replacement that addresses the deadbolt jam risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Marathon or Fastec sent one. If not, reference recall number 13V637 when you call.
- Keep the emergency exit clear until the lock repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Through the recall process, Marathon notifies owners, and Fastec coordinates the lock cylinder inspection. A Marathon service technician inspects the Fastec door lock cylinders and replaces the affected cylinders as needed. The source record says the recall began on January 23, 2014, but the current remedy status is not listed here. The dealer repair will be free once available, with inspection and cylinder replacement covered under the recall.
Timeline
| December 9, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 23, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V637?
Recall 13V637 covers 54 2006-2013 Marathon Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel travel trailers equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. The key can be removed in a way that jams the deadbolt, and Fastec will coordinate inspection and cylinder replacement for free when needed.
What should I do if my 2006-2013 Marathon Towable TRAILER/5TH Wheel is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V637. If it is, contact Marathon or Fastec to arrange inspection of the Fastec door lock cylinders. Reference recall 13V637 when you call. The inspection and needed cylinder replacement are free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says 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 trailer if the deadbolt jams. NHTSA campaign 13V637 says the interior side of the door lock can jam too, leaving a person unable to exit without using the emergency exit and increasing injury risk.
What if I bought my Marathon trailer used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. If you never received the owner notice that began on January 23, 2014, check your VIN and contact Marathon or Fastec with recall 13V637.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V637000 |
|---|---|
| Marathon customer service | 1-574-294-6441 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V637 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V637000 |
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 →