Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company – Quad Step Rivet May Shear

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM) is recalling certain RV quad entry steps, models 24″ RV Step 8×8 PRCD RAD, 24″ RV Step 8×8 RAD, 24″ RV Step 8×8 ST PRC RAD RGR, 24″ 8×8 Quad PRCD RAD Boxed, and 24″ RV Step 8×8 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.


Report Received Date 02/25/2015
NHTSA ID 15E013000
Consequence Summary If the rivet shears under occupant load, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 17469
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15E013000)