The defect
KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling various 2002-2018 recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V749-9547.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
KZRV will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kzrv Ascent | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kzrv Classic | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kzrv Connect | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kzrv Connect Lite | 2017, 2018 |
| Kzrv Coyote | 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Kzrv Durango | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kzrv Escalade | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Kzrv Escalade Sportster | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Kzrv Escape | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kzrv Escape MINI | 2017, 2018 |
| Kzrv Frontier | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Kzrv Inferno | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Kzrv JAG | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Kzrv Montego BAY | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Kzrv MXT Sportster | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Kzrv NEW Vision | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Kzrv NEW Vision Sportster | 2007, 2008 |
| Kzrv NEW Vision Ultra | 2004 |
| Kzrv Outdoorsmen | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Kzrv Sidewinder | 2017, 2018 |
| Kzrv Sonic | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kzrv Sonic Lite | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kzrv Sport | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Kzrv Sport Tote | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Kzrv Sport Trek | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kzrv Sport Trek Touring | 2018 |
| Kzrv Sportsmen | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kzrv Sportsmen Elite | 2006 |
| Kzrv Sportsmen LX | 2006, 2007 |
| Kzrv Sportsmen Sportster | 2007, 2008 |
| Kzrv Sportster | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kzrv Sportster S.e. | 2006, 2007 |
| Kzrv Sporttrek | 2013, 2014 |
| Kzrv Sporttrek Touring | 2016, 2017 |
| Kzrv Spree | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kzrv Stone Ridge | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Kzrv Stone Ridge Sportster | 2012 |
| Kzrv Ultra Lite | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Kzrv Venom | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kzrv Venture | 2013 |
| Kzrv Vision | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kzrv Ascent | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Ascent | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Ascent | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Ascent | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Ascent | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Ascent | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Classic | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Classic | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Classic | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Classic | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Classic | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Classic | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Classic | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Classic | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Classic | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Connect | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Connect | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Connect | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Connect | 2017 | 0 | 3 |
| Kzrv Connect | 2018 | 0 | 7 |
| Kzrv Connect Lite | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Connect Lite | 2018 | 0 | 2 |
| Kzrv Coyote | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Coyote | 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| Kzrv Coyote | 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| Kzrv Coyote | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Coyote | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Coyote | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Coyote | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Kzrv Coyote | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
Other equipment recalls in 2017
170 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the equipment; KZRV, L.P. filed 51 campaigns in all.
| 17V847000 29 Dec 2017 | ShowHauler Trucks, Inc. |
| 17V844000 27 Dec 2017 | Thor Motor Coach |
| 17V841000 22 Dec 2017 | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| 17V824000 21 Dec 2017 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 17V835000 21 Dec 2017 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 17V831000 20 Dec 2017 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 17V827000 19 Dec 2017 | Keystone RV Company |
| 17V828000 18 Dec 2017 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017