The defect
Three Feathers Manufacturing, LLC. (Three Feathers) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Mule Cargo trailers, 2012-2014 Backpacker 2 trailers, 2009-2011 Buckboard Cargo Haulers, 2009-2013 Backpacker trailers, 2008-2014 Pinecone Tear Drop trailers, 2010-2011 Pelican Cargo trailers, 2012-2013 Tumbleweed Tear Drop trailers, 2011 Tumbleweed Campers, one 2011 Custom Cargo trailer, one 2010 Custom Camper, one 2008 Cargo trailer shell (no chassis), one 2010 5th Wheel Cargo trailer and one 2014 Backpacker 2 XT trailer all equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
The risk
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer or camper at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Three Feathers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact Three Feathers at 1-541-663-8163 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Three Feathers 5TH Wheel Cargo Hauler | 2010 |
| Three Feathers Backpacker | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Three Feathers Backpacker 2 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Three Feathers Backpacker 2 XT | 2014 |
| Three Feathers Buckboard Cargo Hauler | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Three Feathers Cargo Hauler Shell NO CHA | 2008 |
| Three Feathers Custom Camper | 2010 |
| Three Feathers Custom Cargo Trailer | 2011 |
| Three Feathers Mule Cargo Hauler | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Three Feathers Pelican Cargo Hauler | 2010, 2011 |
| Three Feathers Pinecone Tear Drop Trlr | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Three Feathers Tumbleweed Camper | 2011 |
| Three Feathers Tumbleweed Tear Drop Trlr | 2012, 2013 |
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Feathers 5TH Wheel Cargo Hauler | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Backpacker | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Backpacker | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Backpacker | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Backpacker | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Backpacker | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Backpacker 2 | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Backpacker 2 | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Backpacker 2 | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Backpacker 2 XT | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Buckboard Cargo Hauler | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Buckboard Cargo Hauler | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Buckboard Cargo Hauler | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Cargo Hauler Shell NO CHA | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Custom Camper | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Custom Cargo Trailer | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Mule Cargo Hauler | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Mule Cargo Hauler | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Mule Cargo Hauler | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Mule Cargo Hauler | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Mule Cargo Hauler | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Mule Cargo Hauler | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Mule Cargo Hauler | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Mule Cargo Hauler | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Mule Cargo Hauler | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Pelican Cargo Hauler | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Pelican Cargo Hauler | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Pinecone Tear Drop Trlr | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Pinecone Tear Drop Trlr | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Three Feathers Pinecone Tear Drop Trlr | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
Other latches/locks/linkages recalls in 2014
18 of the 770 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2014 concerned the latches/locks/linkages.
| 14V776000 5 Dec 2014 | Doubletree RV |
| 14V698000 4 Nov 2014 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 14V593000 24 Sept 2014 | General Motors LLC |
| 14V565000 15 Sept 2014 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 14V487000 7 Aug 2014 | Ferrari North America, Inc. |
| 14V467000 31 Jul 2014 | Jayco, Inc. |
| 14V202000 17 Apr 2014 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 14V093000 27 Feb 2014 | Northwest Custom Campers |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2014