Wednesday, March 14, 2007
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
HICKORY SPRINGS / BIG EASY TRIPLE STEPS 9999
Manufacturer : HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07E019000 Mfg's Report Date : MAR 08, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2151
Summary:
CERTAIN HICKORY SPRINGS BIG EASY TRIPLE STEPS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 6 AND FEBRUARY 23, 2007, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN TOWABLE RECREATION VEHICLES (I.E., TRAILERS). THE BOTTOM STEP PIVOT ARM CAN BYPASS THE STOP EDGE WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BOTTOM STEP.
Consequence:
A PERSON COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE STEP GIVE WAY WHILE BEING USED TO ENTER OR EXIT THE TRAILER.
Remedy:
THE RV MANUFACTURES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE STEPS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR CONTACT HICKORY SPRINGS AT 1-800-643-2102 EXT 301.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
HICKORY SPRINGS / BIG EASY TRIPLE STEPS 9999
Manufacturer : HICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07E019000 Mfg's Report Date : MAR 08, 2007
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2151
Summary:
CERTAIN HICKORY SPRINGS BIG EASY TRIPLE STEPS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 6 AND FEBRUARY 23, 2007, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN TOWABLE RECREATION VEHICLES (I.E., TRAILERS). THE BOTTOM STEP PIVOT ARM CAN BYPASS THE STOP EDGE WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BOTTOM STEP.
Consequence:
A PERSON COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE STEP GIVE WAY WHILE BEING USED TO ENTER OR EXIT THE TRAILER.
Remedy:
THE RV MANUFACTURES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE STEPS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR CONTACT HICKORY SPRINGS AT 1-800-643-2102 EXT 301.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
