The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V141000·Announced 2014-03-25

KZRV Recalls 2014 Sportsmen Trailers Due to Axle Defect

KZRV is recalling 2014 Sportsmen 290IKSS travel trailers because the axles may not support the trailer's weight, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axles not designed for weight capacity) that may result in suspension/axle failure or tire blowouts, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

KZRV, L.P. is recalling certain 2014 Sportsmen model S290lKSS towable travel trailers. These vehicles were manufactured between November 4, 2013, and February 24, 2014. The recall involves 32 affected units.

The affected trailers were built with axles that were not designed to accommodate the weight-carrying capacity of the trailer. This defect may result in overloaded axles, which can lead to suspension or axle failure and/or tire blowouts, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

KZRV, L.P. will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles with ones that have the correct load capacity free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contact KZRV L.P. at 1-800-768-4016 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPORTSMEN 290IKSS
Brand
SPORTSMEN
Manufacturer
KZRV, L.P.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
32

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 290IKSS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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