NHTSA Recall 15V377000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 937 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Evergreen Alpha Gold.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V377000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | June 16, 2015 |
| Owner notification | August 7, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC (EverGreen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Lifestyle, Bay Hill, Alpha Gold and Tesla fifth wheel recreational trailers manufactured March 11, 2014, to January 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
Safety risk
If the rivet shears under occupant load, the steps may give and the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Evergreen will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rivets and the step sections will be bolted together, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 7, 2015. Owners may contact EverGreen customer service at 1-574-825-4298.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V377000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Evergreen Alpha Gold | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Evergreen Bay Hill | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Evergreen Lifestyle | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Evergreen Tesla | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.