Lippert step failure (again)

[Bob G]

Here is the broken bolt. I you look closely, you can see a line where it broke. I wonder if the tack weld was to hot and caused the bolt to become to hard...

[Blazer]

Hi bob don't known if u. Have a spare bolt but if u need one this is the place to get it
MC Masters .com l don't keep coach at home I have part number in it if u want it let me know I will send it bold was 6.or 7. Bucks and shipping

[Phil57]

Originally Posted by Bob G

Here is the broken bolt. I you look closely, you can see a line where it broke. I wonder if the tack weld was to hot and caused the bolt to become to hard...

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Bob I wonder the same thing. It doesn't take that much heat to change the strength of that bolt. Glad you weren't hurt. I did the same thing.

[Marvlab]

I have two brand new bolts that I would sell for $10.00 for both.
Let me know if you are interested.

[gronotte]

I have done every repair to these (POS) steps possible.
Bolt, motor, bushings and links.
Finally got to the point where I removed the third step which was always too low
Now we use a portable step and a pair of step stabilizers to keep things solid.
Seems to go in and out with much less effort
Hope this will make the parts last longer.
Time will tell

[Dijoeboss]

I just had mine replaced last month, I contacted Lippert directly and was told to take it to a dealer ( I take my Rv to Deans RV in Tulsa ) Lippert sent the dealer a new replacement asy at no charge to me / parts and labor covered, 2013 XL. Took approx 4 weeks to get it done, but it's done! And was out of warranty.


2013 Georgetown XL 350
Bunkhouse
2002 F250 4X4 CC
2012 Jeep Liberty

[Iggy]

Lippert now has a step recall.
See details here
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...eps-97972.html