K-Z Durango (2007) – 07V145000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

K-Z

Model Of Vehicle

DURANGO

Year

2007

Recall Campaign Number

07V145000

Component Description

Structure

Effect Of Defect

A Person Could Be Injured Should The Step Give Way While Being Used To Enter Or Exit The Trailer.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

KZRV, L.P.

Start Of Manufacture

20070209

End Of Manufacture

20070223

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

285

Date Owners Notified

20070321

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

KZRV, Lp

Date Report Received

20070328

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard