2017 KZRV SONIC LITE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 KZRV SONIC LITE
The 2017 KZRV SONIC LITE has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 KZRV SONIC LITE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 KZRV SONIC LITE, potentially affecting up to 134,046 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2017 KZRV SONIC LITE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 KZRV SONIC LITE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A SONIC LITE VMS 167 TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE FILLING THE FRESH WATER HOLDING TANK (VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT PARK DUMP STATION) WHILE LEAVING A CAMPGROUND PREPARING TO TRAVEL TO THE NEXT CAMPGROUND, ONE END OF THE TANK FELL FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE TRAILER TO THE PAVEMENT. AFTER DRAINING AND REMOVING THE TANK, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NO SCREWS WERE IN PLACE TO SECURE THE TANK BRACES TO THE I-BEAMS. ALTHOUGH HOLES WERE TAPPED IN BOTH THE TANK BRACKETS AND THE I-BEAMS, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE (IE: WORN SPOTS NORMALLY LEFT BY WASHERS AND BOLTS) THAT BOLTS OR SCREWS WERE EVER USED TO SECURE THE TANK TO THE TRAILER. HAD THIS 38 GALLON TANK WEIGHING +/- 1100 LBS (FILLED W/WATER) FELL WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONSEQUENCES MIGHT HAVE BEEN DEVASTATING.
Safety Rating for the 2017 KZRV SONIC LITE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 KZRV SONIC LITE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 KZRV SONIC LITE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 KZRV SONIC LITE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KZRV SONIC LITE
- 2016 KZRV SONIC LITE — 0 complaints
- 2017 KZRV SONIC LITE (current)
- 2018 KZRV SONIC LITE — 0 complaints
- 2019 KZRV SONIC LITE — 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