2006 K-Z NEW VISION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 K-Z NEW VISION
The 2006 K-Z NEW VISION has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipment (1 complaint), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Power Trainaxle Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 K-Z NEW VISION
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 K-Z NEW VISION, potentially affecting up to 552 vehicles.
Recall 10V559000 — EQUIPMENT
| 552 vehicles affected
Defect: KZRV IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: KZRV IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 K-Z NEW VISION
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 K-Z NEW VISION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Hubs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 K-Z NEW VISION FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE THREAD OF THE TIRE BEGAN SEPARATING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SHACKLE BRACKET CONNECTED TO THE AXLE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING ALL OF THE TIRES TO BECOME MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A PREVIOUS OWNER FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE AGAIN HOWEVER, THEY WERE WILLING TO REPLACE TWO OF THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. ..UPDATED 11/09/12 *BF UPDATED 11/15/2012*JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 K-Z NEW VISION FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE THREAD OF THE TIRE BEGAN SEPARATING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SHACKLE BRACKET CONNECTED TO THE AXLE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING ALL OF THE TIRES TO BECOME MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A PREVIOUS OWNER FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE AGAIN HOWEVER, THEY WERE WILLING TO REPLACE TWO OF THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. ..UPDATED 11/09/12 *BF UPDATED 11/15/2012*JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 K-Z NEW VISION FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE THREAD OF THE TIRE BEGAN SEPARATING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SHACKLE BRACKET CONNECTED TO THE AXLE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING ALL OF THE TIRES TO BECOME MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A PREVIOUS OWNER FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE AGAIN HOWEVER, THEY WERE WILLING TO REPLACE TWO OF THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. ..UPDATED 11/09/12 *BF UPDATED 11/15/2012*JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 K-Z NEW VISION FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE THREAD OF THE TIRE BEGAN SEPARATING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SHACKLE BRACKET CONNECTED TO THE AXLE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING ALL OF THE TIRES TO BECOME MISALIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A PREVIOUS OWNER FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE AGAIN HOWEVER, THEY WERE WILLING TO REPLACE TWO OF THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. ..UPDATED 11/09/12 *BF UPDATED 11/15/2012*JS
Safety Rating for the 2006 K-Z NEW VISION
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 K-Z NEW VISION in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 K-Z NEW VISION
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 K-Z NEW VISION
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the K-Z NEW VISION
- 2001 K-Z NEW VISION — 0 complaints
- 2005 K-Z NEW VISION — 8 complaints
- 2006 K-Z NEW VISION (current)
- 2007 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