The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V426000·Announced 2021-06-04

KZRV Sidewinder Recalled for Propane Regulator Fire Risk

KZRV is recalling 2018-2019 Sidewinder RVs because a propane regulator may fail, increasing pressure and fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (propane regulator failure) that creates a significant fire risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

KZRV, L.P. is recalling certain 2018-2019 KZ RV Sidewinder vehicles equipped with a Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator. The recall involves 100 affected units.

The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure. This increased pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, which increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 3, 2021. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 ext. 154 or 153, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KZRV SIDEWINDER
Brand
KZRV
Manufacturer
KZRV, L.P.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
100

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)

  • SIDEWINDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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