Vehicle recall 14V071000 · February 12, 2014

Three Feathers Mule Cargo Hauler, Pinecone Tear Drop Trlr and 11 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: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
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: 14V071000
Reported to NHTSA: February 12, 2014
Filed by: Three Feathers Manufacturing, LLC
Owner notification: March 31, 2014
Vehicles potentially affected: 480
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 14V071000 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.

Three Feathers 5TH Wheel Cargo Hauler (2010): 2010
Three Feathers Backpacker (2009-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Three Feathers Backpacker 2 (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012
Three Feathers Backpacker 2 XT (2014): 2014
Three Feathers Buckboard Cargo Hauler (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
Three Feathers Cargo Hauler Shell NO CHA (2008): 2008
Three Feathers Custom Camper (2010): 2010
Three Feathers Custom Cargo Trailer (2011): 2011
Three Feathers Mule Cargo Hauler (2006-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Three Feathers Pelican Cargo Hauler (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
Three Feathers Pinecone Tear Drop Trlr (2008-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Three Feathers Tumbleweed Camper (2011): 2011
Three Feathers Tumbleweed Tear Drop Trlr (2012-2013): 2013, 2012

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