Quad Entry Step Rivet Failure

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

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

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V377000
  • Manufacturer EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC
  • Components EQUIPMENT
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 937

Summary

EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC (EverGreen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Lifestyle, Bay Hill, Alpha Gold and Tesla fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured March 11, 2014, to January 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.

Remedy

Evergreen will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rivets and the step sections will be bolted together, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 7, 2015. Owners may contact EverGreen customer service at 1-574-825-4298.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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