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Kzrv Sportsmen LE Recall 17V419: Spare Tire May Fail Under Load, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 17V419, reported June 30, 2017, 38 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2018 recreational trailers were supplied with an incorrect temporary spare tire. The tire has the wrong size and an incorrect load capacity for this trailer.

If the spare tire is used while the trailer is fully loaded, the tire may fail, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by KZRV, and authorized dealers will replace the spare tire with the correct one at no cost. You can contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153, and reference recall number KZ-2017-04. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V419KZRV, L.P.
Component
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Problem
KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018 Sportsmen LE recreational trailers. The affected trailers were supplied with the improper spare tires, with both the size and load capacity being incorrect.
Risk
If the spare tire is used while the trailer is fully loaded, the tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KZRV will notify owners and dealers will replace the spare tire with the proper one, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2017. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2017-04.
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.

Affected vehicles

Kzrv Sportsmen LE2018