2021 Kzrv Sportsmen

Routine

Owners filed 2 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the wheels. It has been recalled 2 times.

What fails
ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Wheels1
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Suspension1
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2 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Lines and Fittings22V289000
Filed May 2, 202211,906 vehiclesKzrv, L.p.

Defect. KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KZRV Escape, SportTrek, Sonic, Stratus, Connect, Sportsmen, Sportsmen SE, Sportsmen Classic, Durango, Durango Gold, Venom, Confluence, and Sportsmen Sportster fifth wheel and travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Dealers will replace the fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 ext. 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2022-02.

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems21V670000
Filed Aug 27, 202134,345 vehiclesKzrv, L.p.

Defect. KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Camplite, Confluence, Connect, Connect SE, Connect Lite, Durango, Durango Gold, Durango Half Ton, Durango Sport, Durango 1500, Quicksilver, Sonic, Sonic X, Sportsmen, Sportsmen FW, Sportsmen LE, Sportsmen SE, Sportsmen Sportster, Sportster, SportTrek, SportTrek Touring, Spree, Stratus, Venom, and Venom V Series recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

Risk. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Dealers will replace the regulator and pigtail hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 ext. 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2021-05.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Suspension
Filed Sep 17, 2023MI

Less than a year after the purchase of the unit I noticed the wear on the inside of my tires on the back axle of the trailer. Also the rear wheels seemed tilted with the bottom of the tire further out than the top. I stopped at Brewbaker RV, where I bought my trailer and they diagnosed the problem as a bent rear axle. They said I probably hit something and did not offer to make any arrangements for fixing or compensating me for the issue. I had the axle replaced at my own expense with an axle comparable with what was on it. I also replaced the two rear tires. After less than another year I noticed the same problem with the tires wearing on the inside. I consulted the dealer, the manufacturer, and the component supplier, Lippert, who actually made the trailer. None where able to give me a reason or supply me with any compensation. I was left on my own. On my own I determined that the only answer that the trailer was to heavy for the suspension components. According to KZ, the carrying capacity of the trailer is 1300lbs. Even with a full load of water, propane and our camping items I am sure we weren't over that limit. We carried a similar weight on our previous fifth wheel, which was a foot shorter than the one we have now and never had any problems. At my own expense I replaced both axles with heavier ones and new heavier springs. It's been six months and so far there has been no abnormal wear on the tires. Looking at various RV forums I have found that this is not a unique p

Wheels
Filed Jun 20, 2023MO

We had a blow out of rear tire on the rv, other rear tire is showing cords and wore out, was lucky both didnt blow out. we we traveling on the hwy and it could of caused damage to others from tire pieces flying off. We checked it and had a local mechanic take a look. No warning . After putting 4 new tires on because we were afraid of injury, the tire shop said they should have never blown at only 8000 miles wear. so then checking the rear axle and measuring it, it is not the same on each side. which they told us it would cause substantial wear to the tires. front tires were fine, same tires same mileage on all. afraid this is a mishap from the factory and it may cause alot of problems with the rvs that have these axles. All air pressure was up to power. Hoping you can find out if this is a manufacturer error and if it should be a recall. Thank You

2 of 2 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2006
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20250100Routine
20230100Routine
20220300Routine
2021 — this page2200Routine
20202200Routine
20192600Routine
20180500Routine
20171100Routine
20161100Routine
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20141100Routine
20130100Routine
20121100Routine
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20090100Routine
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20063200Routine
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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: May 2, 2022. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.