Missouri man’s family sues Winnebago over RV steps failure

July 2, 2021

The family contends the defect was known to both Lippert and Winnebago because of numerous complaints made to both companies, and was so prevalent, a secondary market was created by companies making kits to repair the faulty stairs, according to the suit. David K. Burke died when the electronic retractable steps to the door of the RV collapsed, throwing him to the ground. Summit Tribune

On a related note, Lippert said that its new Solid Stance Step Stabilizer is now available to dealers and warehouse distributors as a retail-ready aftermarket kit. RV-PRO