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If the rivet shears under occupant load, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
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.
Who to contact: 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.
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.
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company — Quad Step Rivet May Shear”
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