Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company | NHTSA Recall #15E013000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E013000 by Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company. Affecting rv quad entry steps, models 24" rv step 8x8 prcd rad, 24" rv step 8x8 rad, 24" rv step 8x8 st prc rad rgr, 24" 8x8 quad prcd rad boxed, and 24" rv step 8x8 st prc rad w/brkt, all manufactured october 18, 2012, to february 14, 2014 Includes 17,469 affected units, Quad Step Rivet May Shear, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsrv quad entry steps, models 24" rv step 8x8 prcd rad, 24" rv step 8x8 rad, 24" rv step 8x8 st prc rad rgr, 24" 8x8 quad prcd rad boxed, and 24" rv step 8x8 st prc rad w/brkt, all manufactured october 18, 2012, to february 14, 2014
Defect Summary
Hickory springs manufacturing company (hsm) is recalling certain rv quad entry steps, models 24" rv step 8x8 prcd rad, 24" rv step 8x8 rad, 24" rv step 8x8 st prc rad rgr, 24" 8x8 quad prcd rad boxed, and 24" rv step 8x8 st prc rad w/brkt, all manufactured october 18, 2012, to february 14, 2014. The rivets joining the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th steps may shear and fail when weight is placed upon the steps.
Corrective Action
Hsm will notify the manufacturers that purchased the steps for use in recreational vehicles, and those manufacturers will notify the vehicle owners. to remedy the steps, the rivets will be removed and the step sections will be bolted toegther, free of charge. The recall began on march 27, 2015. Owners may contact hsm customer service at 1-800-438-5341.