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Kzrv Escape Recall 20V296: Wrong tire pressure label may lead to overinflated tires

NHTSA campaign 20V296, reported May 22, 2020, 16 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2018 Escape recreational trailers have a Federal Identification Tag and Tire Inflation Pressure Label that lists an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating, along with an incorrect tire and rim size and incorrect tire inflation pressure. Following the label could cause the tires to be overinflated, which does not meet federal tire selection and rim requirements.

Overinflated tires can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. If you own an affected trailer, contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153, and reference recall number KZ-2020-02. KZRV will mail corrected labels to owners at no cost, along with instructions for applying them.

Until you receive and install the corrected label, check your tire pressures carefully and make sure they are not above the limits for your tires. You can also check your VIN for open recalls through the NHTSA website.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V296KZRV, L.P.
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
Problem
KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018 Escape recreational trailers. The Federal Identification Tag and Tire Inflation Pressure Label indicates an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and an incorrect tire and rim size with incorrect tire inflation pressure, which can result in the tires being overinflated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
Overinflated tires may affecting vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KZRV will mail corrected labels to owners with instructions for their application, free of charge. This recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2020-02.
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 Escape2018