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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V417📅 Aug 16, 2011

2010–2011 Srtc Trailer recall: door latches & locks

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Personal injury CAN occur should someone become trapped within the Trailer.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V417000
Manufacturer
SNAKE RIVER TRAILER COMPANY
Vehicles affected
13
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 23, 2011
Built
May 26, 2010 – Feb 24, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V417 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V417?

2010–2011 Srtc Trailer. 13 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Srtc dealer to book the free repair.