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SevereNHTSA·22V161000·Announced 2022-03-16

KZRV Recalls 2022 Travel Trailers Due to Improperly Welded Couplers

KZRV is recalling 2022 Stratus, Connect, Sonic, and SportTrek travel trailers because improperly welded couplers may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.

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 (improperly welded coupler) that may cause trailer separation, which the source states can increase the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by crash risk).

Plain-English summary

KZRV, L.P. is recalling certain 2022 Stratus, Connect, Sonic, and SportTrek travel trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.

Trailer separation from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 18, 2022. 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 SONIC, STRATUS, SPORT TREK, CONNECT
Brand
KZRV
Manufacturer
KZRV, L.P.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,054

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 (4)

  • SONIC
  • STRATUS
  • SPORT TREK
  • CONNECT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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