K.Z., Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by K.Z., Inc. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 14, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Rear Door Hinge Weld may be Insufficient

KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Venom and Durango Gold toyhaulers and fifth wheel trailers manufactured January 11, 2016, to December 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that may be insufficient, and as a result, the top of the door may swing down with more force than normal.

NHTSA ID: 16V898000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 262

Consequence Summary:

If the door does not open as expected, there would be an increased risk of injury to those in the door's path.

Corrective Action:

KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld thickness, and if necessary replace the rear door hinges, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 17.18

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November 15, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate

KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain model year 2015 Venom, Inferno, Sportsmen, Sportster, MXT and SportTrek trailers manufactured July 1, 2014, to August 31, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.

NHTSA ID: 16V823000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 318

Consequence Summary:

If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 21.38

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June 14, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Refrigerator may Overheat

KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Spree travel trailers manufactured March 13, 2015, to May 3, 2016. The refrigerator vents on the affected trailers may be installed in an incorrect location, causing the refrigerator compartment to overheat, triggering the high temperature sensors to shut down the refrigerator.

NHTSA ID: 16V432000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 61

Consequence Summary:

If the high temperature sensor fails to shut down the refrigerator, the refrigerator would overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will install a larger refrigerator vent, and extend the internal baffle, free of charge. The began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 153 or 154.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 72.22

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June 1, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Trailer Safety Chains may Fail

KZRV, L.P. (KZ) is recalling certain model year 2016 MXT travel trailers, model 3192, manufactured December 15, 2015, to March 22, 2016. The safety chains located on the A- frame are rated for 11,700 pounds instead of chains that are rated equal or greater than the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).

NHTSA ID: 16V391000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2

Consequence Summary:

In the event that the main trailer connection fails, the weight of the trailer could break the safety chains. This would allow the trailer to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

KZ will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with chains that meet or exceed the GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2016. Owners may contact KZ customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 153 or 154.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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