Recall
Teton Laramie Tradition — 07V171000
NHTSA ID
07V171000
Make
Teton
Model
Laramie Tradition
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2007-04-18
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Units Affected
7
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
A PERSON COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE STEP GIVE WAY WHILE BEING USED TO ENTER OR EXIT THE TRAILER.
Remedy
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 MAY 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TETON HOMES AT 1-307-235-1525.