The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V432000·Announced 2016-06-14

KZRV Recalls 2016-2017 Spree Travel Trailers Due to Fire Risk

KZRV is recalling 2016-2017 Spree travel trailers because incorrectly installed refrigerator vents may cause overheating and increase the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

KZRV, L.P. is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Spree travel trailers manufactured between March 13, 2015, and May 3, 2016. The recall addresses a defect where refrigerator vents may be installed in an incorrect location. This installation error can cause the refrigerator compartment to overheat, which triggers high-temperature sensors to shut down the refrigerator.

If the high-temperature sensor fails to shut down the refrigerator, the unit may continue to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire or injury associated with this defect.

KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will install a larger refrigerator vent and extend the internal baffle free of charge. The recall campaign began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 153 or 154, or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KZRV SPREE
Brand
KZRV
Manufacturer
KZRV, L.P.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
61

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)

  • SPREE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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