Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V249000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V249000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 287 affected units, BOTTOM STEP PIVOT ARM/HICKORY SPRINGS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain 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 manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact cedar creek, puma, or sabre at 1-574-389-4600.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V249000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-06-07T00:00:00

Subject: Bottom step pivot arm/hickory springs

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 287

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain 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 manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact cedar creek, puma, or sabre at 1-574-389-4600.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4avt-e2eu-3jfy

NHTSA ID: 07V249000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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