CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- New Horizons RV Corporation (New Horizons) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Summit and Majestic recreational vehicles manufactured March 11, 2013, to January 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
- Risk
- If the rivet shears under occupant load, the steps may give and the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- New Horizons will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rivets and the step sections will be bolted together, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact New Horizons customer service at 1-800-238-3140.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A rivet securing the quad entry steps can shear and fail, causing the steps to give way when used. If the rivet breaks under the weight of an occupant, the steps may collapse and the person may fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Owners will be notified by New Horizons RV Corporation. Authorized dealers will remove the rivets and bolt the step sections together at no cost to the owner. The recall began July 7, 2015. Owners can contact New Horizons customer service at 1-800-238-3140, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| New Horizons Majestic | 201320142015 |
|---|---|
| New Horizons Summit | 201320142015 |