Vehicle recall 13V436000 · September 17, 2013
Takena 1860, Takena 1865 and 5 more models
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
- Chalet RV is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 TS116, 1860, 1865, Aspen, Alpine, Arrowhead, and XL A-frames, travel trailers, and truck campers 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Chalet RV will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2014. Owners may contact Chalet RV at 1-541-791-4610 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
- 13V436000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 17, 2013
- Filed by
- Chalet RV
- Owner notification
- January 10, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,500
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chalet Alpine (2006-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Chalet Arrowhead (2006-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Chalet Aspen (2006-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Chalet TS116 (2006-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Chalet XL (2006-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Takena 1860 (2006-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Takena 1865 (2006-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Has your Chalet been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Chalet dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.