2018 KZRV VENOM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2018 KZRV VENOM
The 2018 KZRV VENOM has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER.
Recalls for the 2018 KZRV VENOM
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2018 KZRV VENOM, potentially affecting up to 177,515 vehicles.
Recall 21V670000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
| 34,345 vehicles affected
Defect: KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Camplite, Confluence, Connect, Connect SE, Connect Lite, Durango, Durango Gold, Durango Half Ton, Durango Sport, Durango 1500, Quicksilver, Sonic, Sonic X, Sportsmen, Sportsmen FW, Sportsmen LE, Sportsmen SE, Sportsmen Sportster, Sportster, SportTrek, SportTrek Touring, Spree, Stratus, Venom, and Venom V Series recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The regulator...
Consequence: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the regulator and pigtail hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 ext. 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2021-05.
View full details →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 18V242000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 7,370 vehicles affected
Defect: KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018-2019 KZRV Durango, Spree, Spree Escape, Connect, Sportsmen, Sidewinder, and Venom recreational trailers. The Solera Smart Arm awning may deploy while moving.
Consequence: If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: KZRV will contact owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller. The recall began on June 15, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2018-04.
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 17V387000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 553 vehicles affected
Defect: KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018 Sportsmen Classic, Spree, Connect, Durango, SportTrek, Spree Escape, Venom, and Sportsmen Sportster recreational trailers. The Federal Certification label on these vehicles does not contain the manufacturing date. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle safety recall, the missing production date may prevent owners from determining if the recall affects them, increasing their risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: KZRV will notify owners and provide a corrected Federal Certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2017. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2017-03.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2018 KZRV VENOM
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 KZRV VENOM.
Safety Rating for the 2018 KZRV VENOM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 KZRV VENOM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 KZRV VENOM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 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 — 2 complaints
- 2018 KZRV VENOM (current)
- 2019 KZRV VENOM — 0 complaints
- 2020 KZRV VENOM — 0 complaints
- 2021 KZRV VENOM — 0 complaints
- 2022 KZRV VENOM — 0 complaints
- 2023 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