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Campaign 13V652 Posted December 9, 2013 38,434 units

2006-2013 Skyline RV Recall 13V652: Door Lock Jam Defect

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Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V652 covers 38,434 2006-2013 Skyline travel and fifth-wheel trailers with Fastec door locks that can jam. Lock-cylinder inspection and replacement are free.

Skyline is recalling 38,434 2006-2013 travel trailers and fifth-wheel trailers, including Mountainview and Malibu models, because Fastec-brand door locks can jam the deadbolt after key removal. If the interior side jams too, someone inside can be trapped and forced to use the emergency exit, which increases the risk of injury; the Skyline dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The door lock on these 2006-2013 Skyline travel trailers and fifth-wheel trailers is the Fastec-brand entry lock assembly. Its job is to latch the door and move the deadbolt when the key or inside thumb turn is used. When it works correctly, the key cylinder moves the deadbolt cleanly between locked and unlocked positions.

On affected trailers, the key can be removed in a position that leaves the deadbolt mechanism out of alignment. That condition can jam the deadbolt instead of letting it slide back. If the deadbolt jams, the entry door can stay locked when someone tries to open it with the key or from the inside.

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 Skyline trailers from 2006 through 2013 across the Mountainview, Malibu, Layton, Koala, Joey, Ecocamp, Bobcat, Aljo, Skycat, Alumasky, Weekender, and Nomad lines.

2008 Skyline Mountainview Latches/locks/linkages
2011 Skyline Mountainview Latches/locks/linkages
2012 Skyline Mountainview Latches/locks/linkages
2013 Skyline Mountainview Latches/locks/linkages
2006 Skyline Malibu Latches/locks/linkages
Units affected38,434

The year, model, and trailer line 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 trap someone inside the travel trailer because the interior side of the door lock can jam too. That forces use of the emergency exit and increases injury risk. Repair will be free at any franchised Skyline dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2013 Skyline Mountainview, Malibu, Layton, Koala, Joey, Ecocamp, Bobcat, Aljo, Skycat, Alumasky, Weekender, or Nomad trailer is included in this recall.
  2. Watch for Skyline's owner notice if you have not received one, then follow its inspection instructions for the Fastec door-lock cylinders.
  3. Call Skyline at 1-800-755-6521 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505 to ask about the free inspection and cylinder replacement.
  4. Reference recall number 13V652 when you call so the service desk can find the door-lock-cylinder recall.
  5. Keep the emergency exit clear until the lock inspection is complete.

What happens at the repair

Skyline's remedy has Skyline notify owners while Fastec coordinates inspection of the door lock cylinders. Once the final dealer repair is available, a Skyline technician will inspect the Fastec door lock cylinders and replace cylinders that fail inspection, free under the recall. Parts and labor are covered. The goal is to correct a lock cylinder condition that can jam the deadbolt after the key is removed in the wrong position, so tell the service desk the recall involves Fastec door locks and campaign 13V652.

Timeline

December 9, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
April 7, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V652?

Recall 13V652 covers 38,434 2006-2013 Skyline recreational vehicle travel trailers and fifth-wheel trailers with Fastec-brand door locks. The key can jam the deadbolt, trapping someone inside unless they use the emergency exit. Fastec will inspect and replace affected lock cylinders for free.

What should I do if my 2006-2013 Skyline travel trailer or fifth-wheel trailer is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 13V652. If it is, contact Skyline at 1-800-755-6521 or a franchised Skyline service contact and reference recall 13V652. Fastec coordinates the lock-cylinder inspection and replacement at no charge.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and Skyline's recall remedy says Fastec will coordinate inspection and replacement of the affected door-lock cylinders for free. Parts and labor are covered for trailers included in recall 13V652.

What is the safety risk with this Skyline door lock recall?

The risk is being trapped inside the trailer. If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock can jam too, leaving a person unable to exit through that door and forcing use of the emergency exit. That increases injury risk.

What if I bought my Skyline trailer used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Skyline trailer is included, then give the dealer or Skyline recall number 13V652 when arranging the lock inspection.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V652000
Skyline customer service1-800-755-6521
NHTSA recall #13V652
NHTSA recall # (full)13V652000

Source documents

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