Recall 15V377000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2014-2016 EVERGREEN LIFESTYLE
RECALL This recall affects up to 937 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V377000 |
| Manufacturer | EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 937 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If the rivet shears under occupant load, the steps may give and the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
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.
Related Recalls for EVERGREEN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V032000 | 2015 EVERGREEN REACTOR | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 610 | |
| 15V764000 | 2015 EVERGREEN LIFESTYLE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1,656 | |
| 15V376000 | 2015 EVERGREEN EVER-LITE | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 15 | |
| 14V003000 | 2013 EVERGREEN EVER-LITE SELECT | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 399 | |
| 13V295000 | 2013 EVERGREEN BAY HILL | EQUIPMENT | 34 |