R-pod Owners Forum : Fastec FIC door lock recall https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Warranty, Service and Recall Bulletins : Fastec FIC door lock recall Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:42:36 +0000 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 20:39:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4015 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Fastec FIC door lock recall : Have there been any reported problems... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=47188#47188 Author: level62
Subject: 4015
Posted: 16 Jun 2014 at 8:39pm

Have there been any reported problems with the Bauer digital locks?]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2014 20:39:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=47188#47188 Fastec FIC door lock recall : I received 2 sets within a few... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=43192#43192 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 4015
Posted: 04 Mar 2014 at 5:52pm

I received 2 sets within a few days.]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2014 17:52:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=43192#43192 Fastec FIC door lock recall : I contacted Fastec a few weeks... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=43189#43189 Author: Thinkcooper
Subject: 4015
Posted: 04 Mar 2014 at 4:13pm

I contacted Fastec a few weeks ago; our 2012 R-Pod has the recalled lock installed. So far, I've heard nothing back. I used their online service and left a voice message on their contact number as well.

How long did it take after contacting Fastec for you guys to get new lock assemblies?
]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:13:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=43189#43189 Fastec FIC door lock recall : hope not locksmith was kind... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41716#41716 Author: escape2rpod
Subject: 4015
Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 9:25pm

LOL  hope not locksmith was kind of creepy.  (Young, long died hair, tatooed, and dressed in black)]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2014 21:25:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41716#41716 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Ok so I've got the new set... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41714#41714 Author: ron_whitt
Subject: 4015
Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 7:02pm

Ok so I've got the new set here. I'm going to go down and insert key turn it and see what happens. Hope the raised pin will go into the retracted position. I'll let you know what happens. ]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:02:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41714#41714 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Yes, an installation key comes... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41711#41711 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 4015
Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 5:22pm

Yes, an installation key comes with the new cylinders and all pins were in the retracted position with the key inserted.  Otherwise, the new cylinder would not go into the lock.  You made a good point but I don't remember if any pins were raised before the key was inserted in the cylinders. 

Bob
]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:22:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41711#41711 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Originally posted by ron_whittAh... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41710#41710 Author: furpod
Subject: 4015
Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 5:09pm

Originally posted by ron_whitt

Ah ok, thanks bob, yes, I guess the brass pin is what I was referring to. One of them was raised, and I was leery of trying anything till I heard from someone. In the spring when I'm able to get the pod out of storage (first of May I'm hoping) I'll install the new locks. Thanks again


Do they come with an "instal" key thing? If so, is the instal key in the one without the raised pin? I know with Yakima all key systems, when you put the instal key in all the pins retract, but some are out without it in..
]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:09:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41710#41710 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Originally posted by Pod-a-terreHi... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41709#41709 Author: furpod
Subject: 4015
Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 5:04pm

Originally posted by Pod-a-terre

Hi Curious of everyone's opinions. Are these new locks going to be an oging problem of working not working getting locked in or out. As I have posted we are seriously looking at the new 179. We are "gunshy" as we got locked in on a brand new Tiffin Motorhome.I know not the same thing but we have a dog and don't want to be locked in or out at the whim of this "new" system.

Is this just a real bad batch or is there a real engineering issue here? OR am I just being parinoid !!!
Thanks JohnOuchCry


This was/is a problem with an old style, key only lock. It was a problem with lock cylinder internals, and not just R-pods affected. In fact a buddy of mine just got 4 new cylinders for their Coachman something or another square old box. They started having problems with the front door, and then the rear. When our Bauer was installed I gave him our factory lock and latch to replace one with. Now "we" have a spare.

A 179 will have the Bauer NE digital lock. It has a key backup. If it should fail, or batteries go dead, you just use the key to open the lock if outside and door locked. Do not store all the keys IN the pod..Wink
]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:04:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41709#41709 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Hi Curious of everyone's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41708#41708 Author: Pod-a-terre
Subject: 4015
Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 4:30pm

Hi Curious of everyone's opinions. Are these new locks going to be an oging problem of working not working getting locked in or out. As I have posted we are seriously looking at the new 179. We are "gunshy" as we got locked in on a brand new Tiffin Motorhome.I know not the same thing but we have a dog and don't want to be locked in or out at the whim of this "new" system.

Is this just a real bad batch or is there a real engineering issue here? OR am I just being parinoid !!!
Thanks JohnOuchCry
]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:30:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41708#41708 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Ah ok, thanks bob, yes, I guess... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41707#41707 Author: ron_whitt
Subject: 4015
Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 3:22pm

Ah ok, thanks bob, yes, I guess the brass pin is what I was referring to. One of them was raised, and I was leery of trying anything till I heard from someone. In the spring when I'm able to get the pod out of storage (first of May I'm hoping) I'll install the new locks. Thanks again ]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:22:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41707#41707 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Originally posted by ron_whitt Just... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41706#41706 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 4015
Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 2:58pm

Originally posted by ron_whitt

Just got my new cylinders the other day and got around to looking at them today.  The "EHH R " pod is away till spring so won't get them in till then but a couple of questions. 1: does it matter which clyinder goes where? 2: on 1 of the cylinders a brass thing was sticking up does that matter when trying to place the new cylinder in?  I didn't try moving the new key to get the brass (ring) till I posted this.  The instructions seem to be very simple.  thanks in advance .


No, it does not matter which cylinder goes where.  Either one will work in either part of the lock. 

I don't understand the second question fully, but I assume the ring you refer to is on one of the new cylinders.  Are you referring to one of the pins in one of the new cylinders, it should retract when the key is turned. 

Bob
]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2014 14:58:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41706#41706 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Just received the new cylinders.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41705#41705 Author: danthoman
Subject: 4015
Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 2:11pm

Just received the new cylinders. Installation was a breeze.]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2014 14:11:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41705#41705 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Maybe your husband was right too?... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41704#41704 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4015
Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 12:26pm

Maybe your husband was right too?  Broken Heart]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2014 12:26:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41704#41704 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Great heads up. Locked the dogs... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41702#41702 Author: escape2rpod
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Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 11:18am

Great heads up.  Locked the dogs in last fall out at Weston Missouri.  Husband said I screwed up.  The locksmith said there was something funky about the locks and suggested havign them replaced.  Of course until this post my husband said that the locksmith had the hots for me and was just making me feel better.  Cant wait to inform him of the recall!]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2014 11:18:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41702#41702 Fastec FIC door lock recall : My deadbolt worked fine... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41365#41365 Author: IPodAlong
Subject: 4015
Posted: 21 Dec 2013 at 9:51pm

My deadbolt worked fine but the other lock sometimes let my key go in and sometimes wouldn't so I became wary of locking that lock.  Was afraid I'd get locked out.  When I saw the recall, I contacted them and they sent replacements even though mine was not one of the numbers they listed.  It was an easy switch.]]> Sat, 21 Dec 2013 21:51:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41365#41365 Fastec FIC door lock recall : I have never had any issues with... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41328#41328 Author: Goose
Subject: 4015
Posted: 20 Dec 2013 at 8:26pm

I have never had any issues with the locks so I was not going to mess with them (if it's not broke, don't fix it), but after checking the key code decided to send for the replacements while the recall is still on. They came to day and with the snow and ice coming in this weekend it may be after Christmas before they are installed. Goose]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2013 20:26:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41328#41328 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Just saw this thread and determined... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41315#41315 Author: danthoman
Subject: 4015
Posted: 20 Dec 2013 at 12:50pm

Just saw this thread and determined my lock is affected. Thanks for the heads up.]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:50:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=41315#41315 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Just got my new cylinders... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=40403#40403 Author: ron_whitt
Subject: 4015
Posted: 03 Nov 2013 at 3:05pm

Just got my new cylinders the other day and got around to looking at them today.  The "EHH R " pod is away till spring so won't get them in till then but a couple of questions. 1: does it matter which clyinder goes where? 2: on 1 of the cylinders a brass thing was sticking up does that matter when trying to place the new cylinder in?  I didn't try moving the new key to get the brass (ring) till I posted this.  The instructions seem to be very simple.  thanks in advance .]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2013 15:05:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=40403#40403 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Originally posted by hogoneprobably... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39862#39862 Author: 21grandma
Subject: 4015
Posted: 21 Oct 2013 at 7:51am

Originally posted by hogone

probably a goofy question here.  i put my new locks in yesterday.  when they are both in the lock position, 1 key insert is vertical, the other horizontal.  i don't remember them being this way, but then maybe that's why they were recalled.  just wondering if this is right, or do i have one incorrectly placed.  hogone

That is how my old ones always were. Just got the new ones, haven't installed them yet.
]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2013 07:51:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39862#39862 Fastec FIC door lock recall : probably a goofy question here.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39859#39859 Author: hogone
Subject: 4015
Posted: 21 Oct 2013 at 6:32am

probably a goofy question here.  i put my new locks in yesterday.  when they are both in the lock position, 1 key insert is vertical, the other horizontal.  i don't remember them being this way, but then maybe that's why they were recalled.  just wondering if this is right, or do i have one incorrectly placed.  hogone
]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2013 06:32:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39859#39859 Fastec FIC door lock recall : terry: maybe i missed something... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39588#39588 Author: hogone
Subject: 4015
Posted: 14 Oct 2013 at 7:34am

terry:  maybe i missed something here, but what do you mean by you haven't heard back yet.  are you talking about from the lock company?  i don't think just filling out the on-line survey is enough.  i believe you have to call the company as well.  when i left messages with them, they never called back.  finally i got in touch with a real person!!!  just trying to help out if this is the case.  hogone
]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2013 07:34:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39588#39588 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Bazinga. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39524#39524 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4015
Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 9:01pm

Bazinga.]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2013 21:01:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39524#39524 Fastec FIC door lock recall : I see what you did there. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39509#39509 Author: furpod
Subject: 4015
Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 1:33pm

I see what you did there.]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2013 13:33:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39509#39509 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Terry has been locked out. ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39508#39508 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4015
Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 1:26pm

Terry has been locked out.]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2013 13:26:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39508#39508 Fastec FIC door lock recall : I haven't heard anything... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39499#39499 Author: TerryM
Subject: 4015
Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 9:28am

I haven't heard anything back yet.

Terry
]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2013 09:28:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39499#39499 Fastec FIC door lock recall : good to know, mine are on the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39494#39494 Author: hogone
Subject: 4015
Posted: 12 Oct 2013 at 8:28am

good to know, mine are on the way.
]]> Sat, 12 Oct 2013 08:28:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39494#39494 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Just for information, on September... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39461#39461 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 4015
Posted: 11 Oct 2013 at 6:50pm

Just for information, on September 25 I contracted Fastec for replacement cylinders. Today I received them in the mail, 2 cylinders and 2 keys.  The instructions are very clear and I replaced both cylinders, probably in less than 5 minutes.  They provide a "removal" key and no tools are required.

Bob
]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:50:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39461#39461 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Agreed, the same way they do for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39401#39401 Author: furpod
Subject: 4015
Posted: 10 Oct 2013 at 1:38pm

Agreed, the same way they do for cars and trucks. Through the registration records of the states, and then mailed out. ]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2013 13:38:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39401#39401 Fastec FIC door lock recall : Most likely through the camper... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39387#39387 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4015
Posted: 10 Oct 2013 at 11:55am

Most likely through the camper manufacturer's list of owners, or state DMV registrations. ]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:55:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39387#39387 Fastec FIC door lock recall : I normally do not read this thread.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39369#39369 Author: asreichler
Subject: 4015
Posted: 09 Oct 2013 at 11:31pm

I normally do not read this thread. How do these recall notices get to the owner. Thanks for posting. 
Allen
]]> Wed, 09 Oct 2013 23:31:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4015&PID=39369#39369