Hickory Springs Rv Quad Step Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15E013000
Manufacturer: HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: October 18th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: February 14th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: March 27th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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.

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

Corrective Summary:
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 is expected to begin in late April. Owners may contact HSM customer service at 1-800-438-5341.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.