CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain model year 2015 KZ-RV Gold, Goldrush, Goldrush Klondike, and Prestige, 2014-2015 Goldrush Discovery, 2013-2015 Goldrush Nugget and 2012-2015 Stoneridge recreational vehicles manufactured May 27, 2011, to December 8, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
- Risk
- If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A rivet securing the quad entry steps on certain recreational vehicles can shear and fail. When this happens, the step may give way while someone is using it, which can cause the user to fall and suffer an injury.
If your vehicle is included in this recall, KZRV will notify you directly, and an authorized dealer will replace the defective rivets at no cost to you. Until the repair is done, use the entry steps with care and check that they are secure before stepping on them. To confirm whether your vehicle is affected, contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KZ-RV Gold | 2015 |
|---|---|
| KZ-RV Goldrush | 2015 |
| KZ-RV Goldrush Discovery | 20142015 |
| KZ-RV Goldrush Klondike | 2015 |
| KZ-RV Goldrush Nugget | 201320142015 |
| KZ-RV Prestige | 2015 |
| KZ-RV Stoneridge | 2012201320142015 |