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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V417000

2010 Srtc Trailer | 2011 Srtc Trailer — Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock

Published August 16, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 5, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V417000, published August 16, 2011 and initiated August 5, 2011. Recalling firm: Snake River Trailer Company; 2010 Srtc Trailer | 2011 Srtc Trailer — Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock.

What's the hazard

SNAKE RIVER TRAILER COMPANY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 SRTC LIVESTOCK TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 26, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 24, 2011 AND BUILT WITH AN AUTOMATICALLY LATCHING REAR GATE. THESE TRAILERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A GATE LATCH RELEASE HANDLE LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE, TO BE REACHED THROUGH A WINDOW WHILE INSIDE THE TRAILER SHOULD THE GATE BECOME CLOSED. DUE TO FACTORS SUCH AS ARM LENGTH, SOME USERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO REACH THE OUTSIDE HANDLE ONCE INSIDE.

What to do

SNAKE RIVER WILL CONTACT OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HANDLE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE FROM INSIDE THE TRAILER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SNAKE RIVER AT 1-208-455-2768.

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Recall details

Brand
SRTC
Model
TRAILER
Manufacturer
Snake River Trailer Company
Lot
2010 SRTC TRAILER | 2011 SRTC TRAILER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Srtc Trailer | 2011 Srtc Trailer — Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V417000 on August 16, 2011. Reported hazard: SNAKE RIVER TRAILER COMPANY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 SRTC LIVESTOCK TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 26, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 24, 2011 AND BUILT WITH AN AUTOMATICALLY LATCHING REAR GATE. THESE TRAILERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A GATE LATCH RELEASE HANDLE LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE, TO BE REACHED THROUGH A WINDOW WHILE INSIDE THE TRAILER SHOULD THE GATE BECOME CLOSED. DUE TO FACTORS SUCH AS ARM LENGTH, SOME USERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO REACH THE OUTSIDE HANDLE ONCE INSIDE.

What should I do if I have this product?

SNAKE RIVER WILL CONTACT OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HANDLE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE FROM INSIDE THE TRAILER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SNAKE RIVER AT 1-208-455-2768.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SRTC. Model: TRAILER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)