As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FLT 4312 - DURING A GROUND INSPECTION IN DFW, THE ATTACH POINT ON THE LOWER RETRACTABLE PASSENGER DOOR STEP BRACKET WAS FOUND BROKEN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LOWER STEP ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSENGER DOOR. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD. AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE. (M)