CARGO SOUTH 2009 CARGO SOUTH ENCLOSED UTILITY TRAILER Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2009 CARGO SOUTH ENCLOSED UTILITY TRAILER
Brand
CARGO SOUTH
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2009
Cargo South, Inc. is recalling certain 2009 CARGO SOUTH ENCLOSED UTILITY TRAILER vehicles due to latches/locks/linkages issues. If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Cargo South, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 enclosed utility trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. In the affected trailers, it may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Cargo South will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by early February 2014. Owners may contact Cargo South at 1-229-468-5659 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026