Deployable step

A retractable hitch-mounted step, comprising:

• a motor vehicle having a bumper and an interior, said retractable hitch-mounted step is removably mounted on said motor vehicle;
• an existing receiver hitch utilizing a hitch attachment bar, said hitch attachment bar is installed below said bumper, said hitch attachment bar is supported by a receiver hitch structure;
• a movable step provided between a left-hand side bracket and a right-hand side bracket immediately below said hitch attachment bar and as such, provides ease of access halfway between a grade and said interior of said motor vehicle above said bumper, said right-hand side bracket includes an upper section and a lower section, said upper section provides for a physical connection of said retractable hitch-mounted step to said receiver hitch, while said lower section provides for extension and retraction of said movable step;
• a non-slip surface bordered by a step frame, said step frame rests within a series of two track guides on said left-hand side bracket and said right-hand side bracket;
• an angled shim is provided with a matching angle to mate against said receiver hitch structure;
• and
• a square plate is provided with a threaded opening to accept and physically hold a mechanical fastener;
• wherein said upper section performs its connection action by use of a flange which connects around said receiver hitch structure;
• wherein said flange works in conjunction with the mechanical fastener;
• wherein said movable step is held in either a fully retracted or full extended state by use of a spring pin;
• and
• wherein the spring pin engages a first hole when in an extended state or a second hole when in a retracted state.