Vehicle Step Assembly

Abstract

A retractable vehicle step assembly for a vehicle includes a retractable vehicle step movably coupled to the vehicle. The retractable vehicle step is movable relative to the vehicle between a stowed position and a deployed position. The retractable vehicle step assembly includes an actuator coupled to the retractable vehicle step. The retractable vehicle step is configured to move between the stowed position and the deployed position upon activation of the actuator. The retractable vehicle step assembly further includes a sensor in communication with the actuator. The sensor is configured to detect an event and generate a control signal upon detection of the event. The sensor is configured to transmit the control signal to the actuator. The actuator is configured to actuate in response to receiving the control signal from the sensor to move the retractable vehicle step between the stowed position and the deployed position.

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