Vehicle recall 13V563000 · October 23, 2013

Exiss Travel Trailer and Sooner Travel 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: Exiss/Sooner, HLG is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Exiss and Sooner travel trailers 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, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Exiss/Sooner will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Owners may contact Exiss/Sooner at 1-405-262-6471 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: 13V563000
Reported to NHTSA: October 23, 2013
Filed by: Exiss Aluminum Trailers, Inc.
Owner notification: December 17, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,558
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 13V563000 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.

Exiss Travel Trailer (2006-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Sooner Travel Trailer (2006-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

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