When your Kwikee electric steps stop extending or retracting smoothly, a worn or broken link assembly is often the culprit. The Lippert 369488 is the direct OEM-style replacement linkage that restores reliable step operation -- built from heavy-duty zinc-plated steel and designed to drop in exactly where the original failed.
Kwikee 24 and 25 series electric steps are among the most common OEM-installed steps on travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes. Over time, the link assembly -- the mechanical arm that converts motor rotation into the extend/retract motion of the step treads -- can wear at the pivot points, bend under side-load stress, or corrode from road exposure. When it fails, the steps may hang partially open, refuse to retract, or simply not respond to the entry sensor.
The Lippert 369488 replaces that assembly directly. It carries Kwikee's own cross-reference part number 3380050 and is manufactured in the USA to the same tolerances as the original. No drilling, no adapting -- if your rig left the factory with Kwikee 24 or 25 series steps, this part fits.
Heavy-duty steel construction with corrosion-resistant zinc plating stands up to road debris, moisture, and seasonal temperature swings.
Engineered specifically for Kwikee 24 and 25 series electric step systems -- no modification or adapter hardware required.
Includes the rod ends and roller pin as a single assembly, so you replace all wear points at once rather than hunting for individual hardware.
Manufactured domestically and backed by a Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty from Lippert.
The link assembly is the mechanical heart of the Kwikee step system. It converts the rotary output of the 12V DC motor into the scissor-like extend and retract motion of the step treads. A worn link causes sloppy step movement, incomplete extension, or a step that won't fully retract -- all of which create trip hazards and can eventually damage the motor by making it work against a bound mechanism. Replacing the link early prevents cascading damage to the motor and mounting bracket.
Kwikee 24 and 25 series steps share this link assembly. The series number is typically stamped on the motor housing or the step mounting frame. If you can't locate the series number, check your RV's documentation or the Kwikee/Lippert parts lookup by the step's tread width and mounting configuration. Both series use the same 369488 / 3380050 link assembly.
Lippert is the parent brand of Kwikee and stocks a full line of Kwikee step components including motors, control modules, wiring harnesses, and tread assemblies. When servicing aging Kwikee steps, consider inspecting the motor brushes and entry sensor at the same time -- these wear on a similar service interval to the link assembly.