Vehicle recall 13V404000 · September 6, 2013

Homesteader Enclosed Cargo Trailer and Horse Trailer

It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Homesteader is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 enclosed cargo trailers and horse trailers manufactured January 2006 through April 2010. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Consequence: If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the recreational vehicle 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.
Remedy: Homesteader will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2014. Owners may contact Homesteader at 1-423-626-9040 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

NHTSA campaign: 13V404000
Reported to NHTSA: September 6, 2013
Filed by: Homesteader, Inc.
Owner notification: January 20, 2014
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,360
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 13V404000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Homesteader Enclosed Cargo Trailer (2006-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Homesteader Horse Trailer (2006-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

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