2008 KZRV INFERNO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 KZRV INFERNO
The 2008 KZRV INFERNO has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, SUSPENSION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint), Structurebody (1 complaint), and Suspensionrear (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 KZRV INFERNO
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 KZRV INFERNO, potentially affecting up to 136,263 vehicles.
Recall 17V749000 — EQUIPMENT
| 134,046 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 11V022000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 1,798 vehicles affected
Defect: KZRV IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOWABLE TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE...
Consequence: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy: KZRV IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN...
View full details →Recall 08V307000 — SUSPENSION
| 419 vehicles affected
Defect: KZRV IS RECALLING 419 MY 2008 INFERNO FIFTH WHEEL TOY HAULER TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH LIPPERT SUSPENSION HANGERS. THESE SUSPENSION HANGERS MAY BE AT RISK OF PREMATURE WEAR OR FAILURE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE UNIT EXHIBITING UNUSUAL BODY LEAN, POOR HANDLING WHILE BEING TOWED, EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, AND/OR FAILURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REINFORCE THE SUSPENSION HANGERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KZRV AT 866-524-7821.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 KZRV INFERNO
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 KZRV INFERNO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KZRV INFERNO TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TO USE THE TRUCKS' BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE SINCE THE TRAILER BRAKES HAVE REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY. INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES INCREASED THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN RE-ADJUSTED THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE TECHNICIAN HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DEVELOP A REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE NOT APPLICABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KZRV INFERNO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V307000 (SUSPENSION). HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD GET BACK TO HIM WHEN THEY HAD AVAILABILITY. AFTERWARDS, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION HANGER SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME WHILE HE WAS BACKING INTO A PARKING GARAGE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE TRAILER TO DROP FROM THE FRAME TO THE AXLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER AGAIN, BUT THE LINE WAS BUSY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KZRV INFERNO. THE CONTACT NOTICED PITTING ON THE VEHICLE WHEREVER METAL IS LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WOULD NOT SERVICE IT, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
Safety Rating for the 2008 KZRV INFERNO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 KZRV INFERNO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 KZRV INFERNO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 KZRV INFERNO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KZRV INFERNO
- 2008 KZRV INFERNO (current)
- 2009 KZRV INFERNO — 0 complaints
- 2010 KZRV INFERNO — 0 complaints
- 2011 KZRV INFERNO — 0 complaints
- 2012 KZRV INFERNO — 0 complaints
- 2013 KZRV INFERNO — 0 complaints
Other KZRV Models
- KZRV SPORTSMEN — 18 total complaints
- KZRV DURANGO — 11 total complaints
- KZRV SPORTTREK — 9 total complaints
- KZRV SPREE — 7 total complaints
- KZRV MXT SPORTSTER — 6 total complaints
- KZRV SPORTSMEN SPORTSTER — 5 total complaints
- KZRV SPORTSTER — 5 total complaints
- KZRV COYOTE — 4 total complaints