Fastec Industrial Corporation (FIC) has recalled 2,864,670 RV door locks manufactured between January 2006 and April 2013 with keyed paddle style handles and deadbolt for use in recreational vehicles. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that can potentially jam the deadbolt in a lock with certain key codes. Models 43610, 40610 and 44610 door locks are included in this recall.
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock can jam also. A person inside the RV at the time will then be locked in and will be unable to exit the RV without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury. In the event of a fire, this situation could quickly become a life threatening emergency.
FIC will notify the original equipment door and recreational vehicle manufacturers and the consumers on record and instruct them on how to determine whether they have a defective lock. Consumers of record will be sent replacement cylinders with instructions, free of charge. The vehicle manufacturers will notify consumers. The recall is expected to begin September 10, 2013. Owners may contact FIC at 1-800-837-2505 Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 Eastern Standard Time.
Fastec Industrial Corporation is located at 2219 Eddie Williams Rd. in Johnson City, TN 37601. Their website address is http://www.fastecindustrial.com
We here at 1 Able Locksmith will be looking into this situation and acquiring the replacement locks needed to replace faulty locks as many visitors and citizens in our community have RV’s that could be affected. If you have purchased your RV second hand and dont receive a recall notice please feel free to contact us to replace these faulty door locks.
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