CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Problem
- KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Venom and Durango Gold toyhaulers and fifth wheel trailers manufactured January 11, 2016, to December 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that may be insufficient, and as a result, the top of the door may swing down with more force than normal.
- Risk
- If the door does not open as expected, there would be an increased risk of injury to those in the door's path.
- Remedy
- KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld thickness, and if necessary replace the rear door hinges, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. 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
The rear cargo doors on certain 2016-2017 Venom and Durango Gold toyhauler and fifth wheel trailers, built between January 11, 2016 and December 2, 2016, may have hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that are not strong enough. Because of this, the top of the door can swing down with more force than normal.
If the door does not open as expected, people standing in its path face an increased risk of injury. Owners should contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153, to confirm their trailer is included. KZRV will notify affected owners.
The remedy is free of charge: an authorized dealer will inspect the weld thickness and, if necessary, replace the rear door hinges. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners can also check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kzrv Durango | 20162017 |
|---|---|
| Kzrv Venom | 20162017 |