2017 KZRV VENOM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 KZRV VENOM
The 2017 KZRV VENOM has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 KZRV VENOM
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2017 KZRV VENOM, potentially affecting up to 135,509 vehicles.
Recall 18V540000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 1,160 vehicles affected
Defect: KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2017-2019 KZRV Durango, Venom and Sidewinder recreational trailers. The Federal Certification label incorrectly lists the tire size as being ST235/80R16G, however, the correct tire size is ST235/85R16G.
Consequence: The incorrect information may result in the incorrect tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2018-08.
View full details →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 17V347000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
| 41 vehicles affected
Defect: KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Venom fifth-wheel travel trailers, models 4040DQ and 4011QK, equipped with the outside kitchen option. The affected vehicles do not have a 12" copper pipe between the rubber gas supply hose and the cooktop pilot light.
Consequence: Without the copper pipe, the rubber gas line may be too close to the pilot light and get too hot and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will install a 12" copper extension between the pilot light and the rubber gas line, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2017. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension...
View full details →Recall 16V898000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 262 vehicles affected
Defect: KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Venom and Durango Gold toyhaulers and fifth wheel trailers manufactured January 11, 2016, to December 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that may be insufficient, and as a result, the top of the door may swing down with...
Consequence: If the door does not open as expected, there would be an increased risk of injury to those in the door's path.
Remedy: KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld thickness, and if necessary replace the rear door hinges, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 KZRV VENOM
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 KZRV VENOM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KZRV VENOM FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDE OUTS FAILED TO EXTEND AND OPEN. THE CAMPER WAS TAKEN TO LLOYD'S RV CENTER (7415 TX-62, ORANGE, TX 77632) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS FLEXING. THE CAMPER WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAMPER WAS UNUSABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST.
THE 2017 K-Z VENOM 5TH WHEEL TOY HAULER HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE FRAME BEING WEAK AND FLEXING. I KNOW OF 3 OF THESE UNITS AT ONE SMALL DEALERSHIP IN ATHENS, TEXAS (ATHENS RV) THAT A HAVE FLEX IN THE FRAME THAT ACCORDING TO INFORMATION FROM SEVERAL SOURCES INDICATE THAT THERE IS NO FIX. THE FRAME IS MADE BY LIPPERT AND WAS ALLEGED SHORTENED WHEN THEY MADE THIS PARTICULAR MODEL. LIPPERT SENT A TECHNICIAN TO TEXAS TO FIX THE ISSUE, BUT THE DEALERSHIP DISCOVERED AFTER THE TRAILER WAS REASSEMBLE THAT THE FRAME WAS STILL FLEXING AFTER THE "FIX". ONE OF THE UNITS IS SO BAD THAT THE OWNERS HAVE BEEN ASKED NOT TO PICK UP THE UNIT, EVEN THOUGH THEY NEED THE TRAILER, FOR FEAR THAT THE WEAK FRAME COULD LEAD TO A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE TOWING. RATHER THAN REPLACE THE UNITS, AS REQUESTED BY THE DEALER, KZ CONTINUES TO SAY THE PROBLEM IS LIPPERT'S. *TT
Safety Rating for the 2017 KZRV VENOM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 KZRV VENOM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 KZRV VENOM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 KZRV VENOM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KZRV VENOM
- 2015 KZRV VENOM — 0 complaints
- 2016 KZRV VENOM — 0 complaints
- 2017 KZRV VENOM (current)
- 2018 KZRV VENOM — 0 complaints
- 2019 KZRV VENOM — 0 complaints
- 2020 KZRV VENOM — 0 complaints
- 2021 KZRV VENOM — 0 complaints
- 2022 KZRV VENOM — 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