2006 KZRV SPORTSMEN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 KZRV SPORTSMEN
The 2006 KZRV SPORTSMEN has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 KZRV SPORTSMEN
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 KZRV SPORTSMEN, potentially affecting up to 136,529 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 06V081000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 2,483 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TOWABLE TRAVEL TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THESE TRAILERS ARE MISSING THE TIRE INFORMATION PLACARD.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A PLACARD ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KZRV AT 1-800-768-4016.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 KZRV SPORTSMEN
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 KZRV SPORTSMEN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE HANGING ON MY RV AS A SPARE. IT HAD APPROX 100 ROAD MILES ON IT. PURCHASED IN 5/09. DROVE FROM PLACE OF INSTALLATION, (I10 S BOUND ENTRY, EVERGREEN, AL) TO MY HOME (CANTONMENT, FL) AND THEN MOVED IT TO SPARE POSITION (5/09) WHERE IT HAS REMAINED. PURCHASED AS A NEW TIRE AFTER HAVING A BLOWOUT ON THE INTERSTATE. THE STEEL BELTS LOOK ALMOST LIKE A STRAIGHT LINE WAS DRAWN AND THEN CUT. THEY BLEW IN SUCH A PERFECT LINE., NOT RAGGED AS A NORMAL BLOWOUT. I MOVED IT TO SPARE AS THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE RV REPLACED THE ORIGINAL TIRES AND THEY WERE DIFF BRAND AND LOAD RANGE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 K-Z SPORTSMEN TRAILER WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON ST TIRES, SIZE 205 75/R14, DOT NUMBER: 0HKCVLHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SWELLED WITH AIR AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO BECOME FLAT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE TIRE BACK TO THE ORIGINAL SELLER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH THE TREAD DEPTH AND THE TIRE WAS NOT LOSING AIR. THE CONTACT REBUTTED THE DIAGNOSIS AND INSISTED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WOULD NOT HOLD AIR OR WAS LOSING AIR RAPIDLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. KMJ
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KZRV SPORTSMEN. THE VEHICLE HAS FREESTAR TIRES (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE SCALPING AND WERE NOT WEARING SMOOTHLY. THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. FIRESTONE MOUNTED AND BALANCED THE VEHICLE WITH NANKANG TIRES. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD A BULGE BETWEEN THE TREAD AND THE SIDEWALL. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE TIRE. LESS THAN A YEAR LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, BOTH NANKANG TIRES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DROP. A LOCAL TIRE SHOP REPLACED THE TIRES WITH ONE BF GOODWRENCH TIRE AND ONE SPARE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT DEFECTIVE; THEREFORE, THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED AGAIN. THE TIRE LINE, SIZE, AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,800. UPDATED 12/17/08. *LJ UPDATED 12/18/08.*JB
Safety Rating for the 2006 KZRV SPORTSMEN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 KZRV SPORTSMEN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 KZRV SPORTSMEN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 KZRV SPORTSMEN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KZRV SPORTSMEN
- 2002 KZRV SPORTSMEN — 0 complaints
- 2003 KZRV SPORTSMEN — 0 complaints
- 2004 KZRV SPORTSMEN — 1 complaint
- 2005 KZRV SPORTSMEN — 0 complaints
- 2006 KZRV SPORTSMEN (current)
- 2007 KZRV SPORTSMEN — 0 complaints
- 2008 KZRV SPORTSMEN — 0 complaints
- 2009 KZRV SPORTSMEN — 0 complaints
- 2010 KZRV SPORTSMEN — 1 complaint
- 2011 KZRV SPORTSMEN — 0 complaints
Other KZRV Models
- 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
- KZRV MONTEGO BAY — 4 total complaints