The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V518000·Announced 2017-08-23

K-Z Recalls 2017-2018 Sportster and Sportsmen Trailers for Tire Wear

KZRV is recalling 2017-2018 K-Z Sportster and Sportsmen recreational trailers because tires may rub against the sewer hose enclosure, causing premature wear and potential tire failure.

What this means for you

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 (sudden tire failure increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

KZRV, L.P. is recalling certain 2017-2018 K-Z Sportster and Sportsmen recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the tires may rub against the steel enclosure housing for the sewer hose. This contact can cause premature tire wear.

Premature tire wear may result in sudden tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 30, 2017.

KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the sewer hose enclosure free of charge. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2017-05. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
K-Z SPORTSTER, SPORTSMEN
Brand
K-Z
Manufacturer
KZRV, L.P.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
23

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 (2)

  • SPORTSTER
  • SPORTSMEN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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