Recall 04E043000: Equipment, Mechanical, Integrated Jack/leveler/stabilizer

NHTSA recall 04E043000 · announced June 16, 2004 · Level Best · 2,442 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN KWIKEE LEVEL BEST STRAIGHT ACTING HYDRAULIC JACKS, MODEL 3010, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2000, AND MAY 15, 2004. THESE JACKS WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 2000-2004 ALFA LEISURE BRAND "SEE YA" AND "GOLD" MOTOR HOMES. ABSENT PERIODIC INSPECTION AND TIGHTENING, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT PROLONGED VIBRATION AND/OR UNUSUAL JACK LOADING WILL RESULT IN THE FOOTPAD RETAINING BOLT(S) LOOSENING TO POINT THE STEEL FOOTPAD MAY BE LOST.

The risk

USING THE JACK WITHOUT THE FOOTPAD COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR OTHERS.

What to do

KWIKEE WILL MAKE AVAILABLE AND INSTALL AN IMPROVED FOOTPAD BOLT KIT WITHOUT CUSTOMER COST. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 7, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KWIKEE PRODUCTS AT 800-736-9961.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.