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NHTSARecalled Nov 14, 2016 · #16V820000

Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

DRV Suites (DRV) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Full House trailers, models JX450, LX450, LX455 and TX500, manufactured October 31, 2014, to August 20, 2015, equipped with aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge. If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
DRV Suites
Model numbers
2016 Full, JX450, LX450, LX455, TX500
UPCs

What you should do

DRV will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500. DRV's number for this recall is 99-02-06.

View the official CPSC notice