1998 K-Z NEW VISION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 K-Z NEW VISION
The 1998 K-Z NEW VISION has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER.
Recalls for the 1998 K-Z NEW VISION
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 K-Z NEW VISION, potentially affecting up to 245 vehicles.
Recall 02V277006 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 245 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
Consequence: IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 K-Z NEW VISION
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 K-Z NEW VISION.
Safety Rating for the 1998 K-Z NEW VISION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 K-Z NEW VISION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 K-Z NEW VISION
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 K-Z NEW VISION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the K-Z NEW VISION
- 1997 K-Z NEW VISION — 0 complaints
- 1998 K-Z NEW VISION (current)
- 1999 K-Z NEW VISION — 1 complaint
- 2000 K-Z NEW VISION — 0 complaints
- 2001 K-Z NEW VISION — 0 complaints
Other K-Z Models
- K-Z COYOTE — 3 total complaints
- K-Z MONTEGO BAY — 2 total complaints
- K-Z SPORTSTER — 2 total complaints
- K-Z SPREE — 1 total complaint
- K-Z DURANGO — 0 total complaints
- K-Z ESCALADE — 0 total complaints
- K-Z JAG — 0 total complaints
- K-Z NEW VISION ULTRA SPORT — 0 total complaints