Dressen Custom Trailers, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Dressen Custom Trailers, Inc. in 2013. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

September 27, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable

Dressen Custom Trailers (Dressen) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Dakota Cargo trailers and Dakota Competitor trailers, DC and CP series, manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013, 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.

NHTSA ID: 13V466000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 119

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

Dressen will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Dressen at 1-605-428-4364 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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