Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HICKORY SPRINGS
Model Of Vehicle
RV QUAD STEP
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
15E013000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
If The Rivet Shears Under Occupant Load, The Occupant May Fall, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
20121018
End Of Manufacture
20141216
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
17469
Date Owners Notified
20150327
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20150225