Recall 07V145000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 2007-2007 K-Z SPORTSMEN
RECALL This recall affects up to 285 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V145000 |
| Manufacturer | KZRV, L.P. |
| Vehicles Affected | 285 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HICKORY SPRINGS 'BIG EASY TRIPLE STEPS,' AN IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE BOTTOM STEP PIVOT ARM WITH THE FORMED STOP EDGE OF THE MIDDLE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOM STEP ROTATING TO AN UNSAFE DOWNWARD ANGLE.
Safety Consequence
A PERSON COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE STEP GIVE WAY WHILE BEING USED TO ENTER OR EXIT THE TRAILER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS FOR THE MANUFACTURING DATE STICKER TO VERIFY THE DATE OF PRODUCTION OF THE STEP AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL WELD STOCK TO EACH SIDE OF THE LOWER (TRIPLE) STEP STOP EDGES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KZRV AT 1-800-768-4016.
Related Recalls for K-Z
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V518000 | 2017 K-Z SPORTSTER | TIRES | 23 | |
| 11V022000 | 2004 K-Z SPORTSMEN | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1,798 | |
| 10V559000 | 2003 K-Z SPORTSMEN | EQUIPMENT | 552 | |
| 09V336000 | 2001 K-Z NEW VISION ULTRA SPORT | EQUIPMENT | 230 | |
| 08V330000 | 2000 K-Z NEW VISION | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 332 | |
| 02V277006 | 1999 K-Z SPORTSMEN | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 245 |