Applies to Kwikee Step Series 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42 and 44
Kwikee announces the replacement of specific parts on
Kwikee Electric Steps with improved components.
New parts include:
- Linkage and Gear Box
- Motor*
- Control Unit+
on all Electric Step Series 22, 23, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40.
* on Kwikee Step Series 24, 25, 42 and 44
+ on Kwikee Step Series 25 and 42
The step improvements were made to increase performance, reliability, and longevity of step operation. The changes also simplify parts replacement procedures.
Improved linkage and gearbox Investment cast zinc plated steel linkage assembly is strong and more resistant to corrosion. Brass spherical outer cage with the hardened ball in the linkage is stronger, wears longer, and will not oblong.
The improved gearbox has fully sealed dual ball bearings for greater efficiency and no maintenance. Case halves seal for consistent alignment and gear protection from the elements.
Improved motor 40% more motor torque gives the step a strong lock-out and solid feel.
Improved control unit logic Step is always open when the door is open. The step can be locked in an extended position. The step cannot be locked in the retracted position. Automatic ignition override makes step follow door.
New Owners Manual A new #888 Owners Manual ships with all steps that have the improved step components, except the 42 and 44 series steps. A new #842A Owners Manual ships with the 42 series and revised owners manual ships with 44 series steps.
An important change covered in the new owner’s manual is the “Override Switch” (previously called the “Power Switch” in the owner’s manual). The name of the switch changed because of a change of functionality from the former “Power Switch”.
The new Control Units are equipped with an ignition override system designed to prevent the vehicle from being driven with the step in the extended position. When the step is locked in the extended position (OVERRIDE SWITCH IS IN THE ‘ON’ POSITION), the door is closed, and the ignition is turned on, the ignition override system will engage and the step will automatically retract.
Please note that is a change from the old “Power Switch”, which needed to be in the “OFF” position to lock the step out.