Kwikee Products Company, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04E043000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E043000 by Kwikee Products Company, Inc.. Includes 2,442 affected units, KWIKEE/HYDRAULIC JACKS/LOOSE FOOTPADS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain kwikee level best straight acting hydraulic jacks, model 3010, manufactured between january 1, 2000, and may 15, 2004. these jacks were installed as original equipment on 2000-2004 alfa leisure brand "see ya" and "gold" motor homes. absent periodic inspection and tightening, it is possible that prolonged vibration and/or unusual jack loading will result in the footpad retaining bolt(s) loosening to point the steel footpad may be lost.

Corrective Action

Kwikee will make available and install an improved footpad bolt kit without customer cost. the recall began july 7, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kwikee products at 800-736-9961.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E043000
Manufacturer: Kwikee Products Company, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2004-06-16T00:00:00
Subject: Kwikee/hydraulic jacks/loose footpads
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 2,442

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain kwikee level best straight acting hydraulic jacks, model 3010, manufactured between january 1, 2000, and may 15, 2004. these jacks were installed as original equipment on 2000-2004 alfa leisure brand "see ya" and "gold" motor homes. absent periodic inspection and tightening, it is possible that prolonged vibration and/or unusual jack loading will result in the footpad retaining bolt(s) loosening to point the steel footpad may be lost.
Consequence Summary: Using the jack without the footpad could result in personal injury to the operator or others.
Corrective Action: Kwikee will make available and install an improved footpad bolt kit without customer cost. the recall began july 7, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kwikee products at 800-736-9961.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-93ur.4f55_vbrq
NHTSA ID: 04E043000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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