Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company recalls Hickory Springs RV Quad Step

Recall date

February 25, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

15E013000

Brand / firm

Hickory Springs

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 17,469 units

Why it was recalled

If the rivet shears under occupant load, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

What was recalled

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.

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.