NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 American Hauler Cargo Trailers Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 American Hauler Cargo Trailers has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2008 American Hauler Cargo Trailers. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized American Hauler dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 American Hauler Cargo Trailers. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable
NHTSA #13V447000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch · NHTSA notice
Reported September 26, 2013 · AMERICAN HAULER
Potentially affected: 1,103 vehicles
Owners notified December 16, 2013 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
American Hauler is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 cargo trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, to July 30, 2010, equipped with a flushlock option (which uses a Fastec-brand door lock). It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Safety consequence
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the cargo 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.
Manufacturer remedy
American Hauler will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact American Hauler at 1-574-264-0227 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.
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