Recall 13V-415: 2006–2013 Kingston Bedford, 2006–2013 Kingston Belvedere II and 7 more
Kingston Trailers, Inc. recall for latches/locks/linkages, reported to NHTSA on Sep 9, 2013, covering about 478 vehicles.
The problem
Kingston Trailers, Inc. (Kingston) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 horse trailers built with dressing rooms, manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013, and 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 at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Kingston will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact Kingston at 1-781-585-4337 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Kingston Trailers, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 13V415000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Bedford | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Kingston Belvedere II | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Kingston Brunswick | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Kingston Classic Elite | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Kingston Derby | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Kingston Essex | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Kingston Newport | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Kingston T.D. | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| Kingston Windsor | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V-415?
Kingston Trailers, Inc. (Kingston) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 horse trailers built with dressing rooms, manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013, and 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.
How is recall 13V-415 fixed?
Kingston will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact Kingston at 1-781-585-4337 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.