CarRecallWatchThe 2005 K-Z New Vision has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (5 reports).
1Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 K-Z New Vision recalls
Most common 2005 K-Z New Vision problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 5 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
2005 KZ RV SPORTSMEN SPORTSTER 24' TRAVEL TRAILER HAD INCORRECT AXLES. TRAILER SPECIFICATION LISTED 2-5200LB AXLES, IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY WITH 2-3500LB AXLES. TRAILER WAS RATED AT 10,400LBS. TRAILER WAS LOADED TO 8,200 LBS WHICH RESULTED IN TRAILER BEING OVERLOADED FOR THE EXISTING AXLES. HAD BLOW OUT ON LEFT REAR TIRE AND TORE UP FENDER WELLS ON BOTH SIDES OF TRAILER. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 K-Z NEW VISION. THE VEHICLE HAS MANKANG TIRES (NA). WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND DAMAGED THE FENDER ON THE TRAILER. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE AND WAS INSPECTED. THE STICKER ON THE VEHICLE READ 2 AXLES 5,200 POUNDS EACH GVW 10,000. THE AXLES ARE RATED AT 3,500 POUNDS EACH. THE TIRE SIZE WAS ST20575R15C, BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN SIZE ST225R75D. THE RIMS SHOULD BE 15 X 16 INCHES; HOWEVER, THEY ARE 15 X 5 INCHES. THE COMPONENTS ARE THE ORIGINAL ONES THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VIN STICKER D
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 K-Z FRONTIER (NA). THE VEHICLE HAS TIRECO MILE STAR, SIZE ST205/75R15 TIRES (NA). THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE TIRE SHOP STATED THAT THE VALVE STEM CAUSED THE FAILURE AND THEY REPLACED THE VALVE STEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE WAS FLAT DUE TO A BROKEN VALVE STEM. THE DEALER REPLACED THE VALVE STEM IN THE SPARE TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FLAT ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CAUSED BY THE VALVE STEM. AS OF OCTOBER 17, 2007, THE TIRE SHOP HAD NOT REPAIRED THE TIRE. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 K-Z NEW VISION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED FOUR KLEBER MILE STAR TIRES IN JANUARY OF 2006. WHILE ON A ROAD TRIP, ONE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. WHILE RETURNING HOME, THE OTHER REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VEHICLE INFORMATION FOR HIS PULL ALONG TRAILER AND PROVIDED A PARTIAL DATE OF PURCHASE (JUNE 2005).
NANKANG TIRE BLOWOUT ON NARROW HIGHWAY. *JB
2005 K-Z New Vision questions
Does the 2005 K-Z New Vision have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 K-Z New Vision: Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 K-Z New Vision?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (5), Structure (1), Equipment (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 K-Z New Vision has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.