TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-150. THERE ARE STEPS ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE THAT ALLOW PEOPLE TO STEP ONTO THEM TO SEE INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE STANDING ON THE SIDE STEP, IT BECAME LOOSE AND EVENTUALLY FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL ONTO THE GROUND. HE SUSTAINED SWELLING AND BRUISED RIBS DUE TO THE FAILURE. HE BELIEVES THAT THE SIDE STEPS NEED TO BE STURDIER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 4,800.