2006 Kzrv Sportsmen problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (3)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2017-11-21 · campaign 17V749000 · 134,046 vehicles
Defect: 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 assemb
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2012-08-01 · Tires · 100 mi“tire blewout while hanging on my rv as a spare. it had approx 100 road miles on it. purchased in 5/09. drove from place of installation, (i10 s bound entry, evergreen, al) to my home (cantonment, fl) and then moved it to spare position (5/09) where it has remained. purchased as a new tire after having a blowout on the interstate. the steel bel…”
2011-09-27 · Tires“tl* the contact owns a 2006 k-z sportsmen trailer with goodyear marathon st tires, size 205 75/r14, dot number: 0hkcvlhr. the contact stated that the tread on the rear passenger side tire swelled with air and caused the tire to become flat. the contact took the tire back to the original seller and was advised that there were no issues with the trea…”
2008-12-01 · Tires · 11,800 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 kzrv sportsmen. the vehicle has freestar tires (na). the contact stated that the tires were scalping and were not wearing smoothly. the tires had to be replaced. firestone mounted and balanced the vehicle with nankang tires. upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side tire had a bulge…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.