K.z., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V145000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V145000 by K.z., Inc.. Includes 285 affected units, BOTTOM STEP PIVOT ARM/HICKORY SPRINGS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with hickory springs 'big easy triple steps,' an improper engagement of the bottom step pivot arm with the formed stop edge of the middle step support bracket can result in the bottom step rotating to an unsafe downward angle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the trailers for the manufacturing date sticker to verify the date of production of the step and, if necessary, will weld stock to each side of the lower (triple) step stop edges. the recall began on march 21, 2007. owners may contact kzrv at 1-800-768-4016.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V145000

Manufacturer: K.z., Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-03-28T00:00:00

Subject: Bottom step pivot arm/hickory springs

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 285

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with hickory springs 'big easy triple steps,' an improper engagement of the bottom step pivot arm with the formed stop edge of the middle step support bracket can result in the bottom step rotating to an unsafe downward angle.

Consequence Summary: A person could be injured should the step give way while being used to enter or exit the trailer.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the trailers for the manufacturing date sticker to verify the date of production of the step and, if necessary, will weld stock to each side of the lower (triple) step stop edges. the recall began on march 21, 2007. owners may contact kzrv at 1-800-768-4016.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-stqm.kyw3_9t55

NHTSA ID: 07V145000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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