Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E043000 Reported June 16, 2004

Kwikee/hydraulic jacks/loose footpads

Kwikee Products Company, Inc. · Equipment · 2,442 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E043000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
2,442
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 16, 2004

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Using the jack without the footpad could result in personal injury to the operator or others.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kwikee Products Company, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04E043000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04E043000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04E043000?

NHTSA recall 04E043000 was issued by Kwikee Products Company, Inc. on June 16, 2004. It addresses: Kwikee/hydraulic jacks/loose footpads. The recall affects approximately 2,442 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kwikee Products Company, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E043000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.