Kwikee Products Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00E077000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00E077000 by Kwikee Products Company, Inc.. Includes 9,185 affected units, KWIKEE/ELECTRONIC STEP CONTROL, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: electric step controls serial nos. 93,822-103,007 sold by kwikee as original replacement equipment to recreational vehicle manufacturers and van converters between july 17 and october 1, 2000. parts in this range may also have been available to repair shops and end use customers during the same dates. these step controls (black box only) were improperly assembled by substituting a fuse (in place of a diode) on the porch lamp circuit. the porch light circuit exits the control through a purple wire on the potted side of the control. the porch light/purple wire connection gives the manufacturers the option of illuminating the under step light through a switch mounted inside the vehicle. the substitution of a fuse for the intended diode may cause the step to inadvertently retract when the porch light is turned on.

Corrective Action

Kwikee will notify and instruct the customers to inspect the electronic control unit for the purple wire and, if present, cut the wire. then contact kwikee or their local dealer for a free replacement.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00E077000

Manufacturer: Kwikee Products Company, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2000-12-18T00:00:00

Subject: Kwikee/electronic step control

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 9,185

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: electric step controls serial nos. 93,822-103,007 sold by kwikee as original replacement equipment to recreational vehicle manufacturers and van converters between july 17 and october 1, 2000. parts in this range may also have been available to repair shops and end use customers during the same dates. these step controls (black box only) were improperly assembled by substituting a fuse (in place of a diode) on the porch lamp circuit. the porch light circuit exits the control through a purple wire on the potted side of the control. the porch light/purple wire connection gives the manufacturers the option of illuminating the under step light through a switch mounted inside the vehicle. the substitution of a fuse for the intended diode may cause the step to inadvertently retract when the porch light is turned on.

Consequence Summary: Inadvertent step retraction creates a risk of falling from the vehicle resulting in personal injury or property damage.

Corrective Action: Kwikee will notify and instruct the customers to inspect the electronic control unit for the purple wire and, if present, cut the wire. then contact kwikee or their local dealer for a free replacement.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-k8x2-wvcy~hgb4

NHTSA ID: 00E077000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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