Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

04E043000

ManufacturerKWIKEE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.Reported2004-06-16Affected2,442 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.