K-Z ESCALADE 2007: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V145000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| K-Z | ESCALADE | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-03-21 | 2007-03-28 | 2007-03-28 |
Production Dates: 2007-02-09 - 2007-02-23
Manufacturers Involved: KZRV, LP
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 285
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HICKORY SPRINGS 'BIG EASY TRIPLE STEPS,' AN IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE BOTTOM STEP PIVOT ARM WITH THE FORMED STOP EDGE OF THE MIDDLE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOM STEP ROTATING TO AN UNSAFE DOWNWARD ANGLE.
A PERSON COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE STEP GIVE WAY WHILE BEING USED TO ENTER OR EXIT THE TRAILER.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS FOR THE MANUFACTURING DATE STICKER TO VERIFY THE DATE OF PRODUCTION OF THE STEP AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL WELD STOCK TO EACH SIDE OF THE LOWER "TRIPLE" STEP STOP EDGES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KZRV AT 1-800-768-4016.
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.
