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Kzrv Sportsmen Recall 18V242: Awning May Deploy While Trailer Is Moving, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 18V242, reported April 17, 2018, 7,370 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2018-2019 recreational trailers have a Solera Smart Arm awning that may deploy while the trailer is in motion. If the awning opens on the road, the risk of a crash increases.

Dealers will replace the awning controller at no cost to owners. KZRV will also contact affected owners directly. If you have questions, you can call KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is included.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V242KZRV, L.P.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018-2019 KZRV Durango, Spree, Spree Escape, Connect, Sportsmen, Sidewinder, and Venom recreational trailers. The Solera Smart Arm awning may deploy while moving.
Risk
If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
KZRV will contact owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller. The recall began on June 15, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2018-04.
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 Connect20182019
Kzrv Durango20182019
Kzrv Sidewinder20182019
Kzrv Sportsmen20182019
Kzrv Spree20182019
Kzrv Spree Escape20182019
Kzrv Venom20182019