Recall 13V646 affects 986 2006-2014 Riverside Travel Trailer vehicles with Fastec door locks that can trap occupants. Repair is free through inspection and cylinder replacement.
Riverside is recalling 986 2006-2014 Travel Trailer units because Fastec-brand door locks can jam the deadbolt after the key is removed. If the interior side also jams, a person inside can be locked in and forced to use the emergency exit, which raises injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The door lock on a 2006-2014 Riverside Travel Trailer is the latch and deadbolt assembly that secures the trailer entry door. The latch holds the door closed during normal use, and the deadbolt is the stronger lock that slides into place when you turn the key.
On affected trailers, the Fastec-brand lock can let the key come out in a position that leaves the deadbolt jammed. That means the deadbolt is no longer moving cleanly between locked and unlocked positions. If it jams, the door can stay locked even when you try to unlock it from the normal key position.
There is no warning sign before failure. The lock can feel normal until the key is removed in the position that jams the deadbolt.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2006-2014 model years, with each Travel Trailer tied to the same latches/locks/linkages component.
| 2013 Riverside Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
|---|---|
| 2014 Riverside Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2006 Riverside Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2008 Riverside Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2012 Riverside Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2009 Riverside Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2011 Riverside Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2007 Riverside Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| 2010 Riverside Travel Trailer | Latches/locks/linkages |
| Units affected | 986 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. 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. If someone is inside the travel trailer, that person can be locked in and forced to use the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury. Schedule service soon if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Riverside dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2014 Riverside Travel Trailer is included in this recall.
- Review Riverside's owner notice before scheduling the Fastec door-lock cylinder inspection and replacement.
- Call Riverside at 1-765-472-3920 with questions and reference recall number 13V646 when you call.
- Schedule the free Fastec door-lock cylinder inspection and replacement that fixes the jammed-deadbolt risk.
- Keep the emergency exit clear until the lock inspection and repair are complete.
What happens at the repair
The current filing does not list a remedy status, but it says Riverside began notifying owners on January 16, 2014. In the repair process, a Riverside technician or Fastec-coordinated service provider inspects the Fastec door lock cylinders and replaces the cylinders that need replacement. The final repair is free once available, with Riverside notifying owners and Fastec coordinating the inspection and replacement work. The reimbursement plan is not stated in the filing.
Timeline
| December 20, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 16, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V646?
Recall 13V646 covers 986 2006-2014 Riverside Travel Trailer units equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. The key can be removed in a way that jams the deadbolt, which can lock someone inside and force use of the emergency exit. Inspection and cylinder replacement are free.
What should I do if my 2006-2014 Riverside Travel Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V646. If it is, contact Riverside or Fastec to arrange inspection of the Fastec door lock cylinders and replacement as needed. Reference recall number 13V646 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost, and this recall states that Fastec will coordinate inspection and replacement of the door lock cylinders as needed, free of charge. Riverside listed 1-765-472-3920 for owner questions.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is being trapped inside the travel trailer if the deadbolt and interior side of the door lock jam. A person inside would need to use the emergency exit, which increases injury risk. The free remedy is inspection and cylinder replacement as needed.
What if I bought my Riverside Travel Trailer used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included in recall 13V646, then contact Riverside or Fastec with the recall number and your trailer details.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V646000 |
|---|---|
| Riverside customer service | 1-765-472-3920 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V646 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V646000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (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 →