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NHTSARecalled 2015-02-25

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Is my product affected?

HICKORY SPRINGS RV QUAD STEP

  • Brand HICKORY SPRINGS

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company is recalling certain RV quad entry steps manufactured between October 18, 2012, and February 14, 2014. The recalled models are the 24" RV Step 8x8 PRCD RAD, 24" RV Step 8x8 RAD, 24" RV Step 8x8 ST PRC RAD RGR, 24" 8x8 Quad PRCD RAD Boxed, and 24" RV Step 8x8 ST PRC RAD W/BRKT. The rivets that join the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th steps may shear and fail when weight is placed on the steps, creating a risk that an occupant could fall and be injured.

HSM will notify the manufacturers that purchased the steps, and those manufacturers will contact vehicle owners. To remedy the problem, the rivets will be removed and the step sections will be bolted together at no cost. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Affected consumers should contact HSM customer service at 1-800-438-5341.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If the rivet shears under occupant load, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

What should I do?

HSM will notify the manufacturers that purchased the steps for use in recreational vehicles, and those manufacturers will notify the vehicle owners. To remedy the steps, the rivets will be removed and the step sections will be bolted toegther, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact HSM customer service at 1-800-438-5341.

Details from the source

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain RV quad entry steps, models 24" RV Step 8x8 PRCD RAD, 24" RV Step 8x8 RAD, 24" RV Step 8x8 ST PRC RAD RGR, 24" 8x8 Quad PRCD RAD Boxed, and 24" RV Step 8x8 ST PRC RAD W/BRKT, all manufactured October 18, 2012, to February 14, 2014. The rivets joining the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th steps may shear and fail when weight is placed upon the steps.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

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