Teton Homes | NHTSA Recall #07V171000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V171000 by Teton Homes. Includes 7 affected units, BOTTOM STEP PIVOT ARM/HICKORY SPRINGS, component: EQUIPMENT, 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 may 11, 2007. owners may contact teton homes at 1-307-235-1525.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V171000

Manufacturer: Teton Homes

Report Received Date: 2007-04-18T00:00:00

Subject: Bottom step pivot arm/hickory springs

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 7

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 may 11, 2007. owners may contact teton homes at 1-307-235-1525.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2s5j~w5bu~2izs

NHTSA ID: 07V171000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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