0 KWIKEE ELETRONIC STEP CONTROL
0 KWIKEE ELETRONIC STEP CONTROL Recall Title: STRUCTURE
0 KWIKEE ELETRONIC STEP CONTROL Recall Date: 2000-12-18
0 KWIKEE ELETRONIC STEP CONTROL NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 00E077000
0 KWIKEE ELETRONIC STEP CONTROL Recall Manufacturer: KWIKEE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
0 KWIKEE ELETRONIC STEP CONTROL Recall Component(s): STRUCTURE
0 KWIKEE ELETRONIC STEP CONTROL Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 9185
0 KWIKEE ELETRONIC STEP CONTROL Recall Overview: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC STEP CONTROLS SERIAL NOS. 93,822-103,007 SOLD BY KWIKEE AS ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT TO RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS AND VAN CONVERTERS BETWEEN JULY 17 AND OCTOBER 1, 2000. PARTS IN THIS RANGE MAY ALSO HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE TO REPAIR SHOPS AND END USE CUSTOMERS DURING THE SAME DATES. THESE STEP CONTROLS (BLACK BOX ONLY) WERE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED BY SUBSTITUTING A FUSE (IN PLACE OF A DIODE) ON THE PORCH LAMP CIRCUIT. THE PORCH LIGHT CIRCUIT EXITS THE CONTROL THROUGH A PURPLE WIRE ON THE POTTED SIDE OF THE CONTROL. THE PORCH LIGHT/PURPLE WIRE CONNECTION GIVES THE MANUFACTURERS THE OPTION OF ILLUMINATING THE UNDER STEP LIGHT THROUGH A SWITCH MOUNTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE SUBSTITUTION OF A FUSE FOR THE INTENDED DIODE MAY CAUSE THE STEP TO INADVERTENTLY RETRACT WHEN THE PORCH LIGHT IS TURNED ON.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
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0 KWIKEE ELETRONIC STEP CONTROL Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KWIKEE AT 1-800-736-9961. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).