Model year record

2018 KZRV Venom

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V670000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems
Manufacturer
KZRV, L.P.
Vehicles affected
34,345
Reported to NHTSA
2021-08-27
Owners notified
2022-06-03

Defect description

KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Camplite, Confluence, Connect, Connect SE, Connect Lite, Durango, Durango Gold, Durango Half Ton, Durango Sport, Durango 1500, Quicksilver, Sonic, Sonic X, Sportsmen, Sportsmen FW, Sportsmen LE, Sportsmen SE, Sportsmen Sportster, Sportster, SportTrek, SportTrek Touring, Spree, Stratus, Venom, and Venom V Series recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

Safety risk

Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the regulator and pigtail hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 ext. 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2021-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V540000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
KZRV, L.P.
Vehicles affected
1,160
Reported to NHTSA
2018-08-16
Owners notified
2018-10-05

Defect description

KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2017-2019 KZRV Durango, Venom and Sidewinder recreational trailers. The Federal Certification label incorrectly lists the tire size as being ST235/80R16G, however, the correct tire size is ST235/85R16G.

Safety risk

The incorrect information may result in the incorrect tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2018-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V242000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Manufacturer
KZRV, L.P.
Vehicles affected
7,370
Reported to NHTSA
2018-04-17
Owners notified
2018-06-15

Defect description

KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018-2019 KZRV Durango, Spree, Spree Escape, Connect, Sportsmen, Sidewinder, and Venom recreational trailers. The Solera Smart Arm awning may deploy while moving.

Safety risk

If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

KZRV will contact owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller. The recall began on June 15, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2018-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V749000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
KZRV, L.P.
Vehicles affected
134,046
Reported to NHTSA
2017-11-21
Owners notified
2018-01-15

Defect description

KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling various 2002-2018 recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V749-9547.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety risk

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

KZRV will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V387000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
KZRV, L.P.
Vehicles affected
553
Reported to NHTSA
2017-06-20
Owners notified
2017-06-27

Defect description

KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018 Sportsmen Classic, Spree, Connect, Durango, SportTrek, Spree Escape, Venom, and Sportsmen Sportster recreational trailers. The Federal Certification label on these vehicles does not contain the manufacturing date. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety risk

In the event of a vehicle safety recall, the missing production date may prevent owners from determining if the recall affects them, increasing their risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

KZRV will notify owners and provide a corrected Federal Certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2017. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2017-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V347000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings
Manufacturer
KZRV, L.P.
Vehicles affected
41
Reported to NHTSA
2017-05-30
Owners notified
2017-06-05

Defect description

KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Venom fifth-wheel travel trailers, models 4040DQ and 4011QK, equipped with the outside kitchen option. The affected vehicles do not have a 12" copper pipe between the rubber gas supply hose and the cooktop pilot light.

Safety risk

Without the copper pipe, the rubber gas line may be too close to the pilot light and get too hot and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will install a 12" copper extension between the pilot light and the rubber gas line, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2017. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 153 or 154.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.