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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain model year 2015 Venom, Inferno, Sportsmen, Sportster, MXT and SportTrek trailers manufactured July 1, 2014, to August 31, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
- Risk
- If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153.
- 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
Certain 2015 KZRV trailers built between July 1, 2014 and August 31, 2015 may have aluminum black ladders made by Christianson Industries. The retractable hinges on these ladders have a welded "top hat" piece that can separate from the hinge.
If a hinge separates while the ladder is in use, the ladder may fall from the trailer, increasing the risk of injury.
KZRV will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges at no cost to you. The recall began December 16, 2016. For questions, contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kzrv Inferno | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Kzrv MXT | 2015 |
| Kzrv Sport Trek | 2015 |
| Kzrv Sportsmen | 2015 |
| Kzrv Sportster | 2015 |
| Kzrv Venom | 2015 |