Hickory Springs · United States · Mod
Hickory Springs RV Quad Step: Equipment — recreational vehicle/trailer
Affects Hickory Springs RV Quad Step · — — about 17K vehicles.
The hazard
If the rivet shears under occupant load, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational