2004 Kzrv Sportsmen Sportster problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2) · Tires:tread/Belt (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2006-10-06 · Tires · 18,000 mi“2 tire failures, nankang branded sold by tire-co size st235 80r16 load range e stamped 3520lb @ 80 psi. lost 1 @ 60 mph in the rain, lost entire tread and such, did $2500 damage to rv, lost other on approx 3 months later, 65 mph 75 deg and about $2400 in repairs. total gvwr is 18k, 6 tires = 21120lb and inflation was checked daily cold, set to 80 p…”
2006-08-09 · Tires“while on vacation i had 2 tire separation problems with one resulting in a blowout with damage. these tires are nankang 235/80r16 were only 2 years old and about 4 thousand miles on them. these came new on my 2004 kz 40 ft 5th wheel trailer and had virtually no tread wear. there have been numerous other complaints on these tires. *jb…”
2006-06-20 · Tires:tread/Belt“tire failure caused shocks to break off and tear. this mutilated and beat the sides of rv (nankang tire). *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.