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1999 K-Z NEW VisionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 K-Z NEW Vision, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 22, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 K-Z NEW Vision has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1999 K-Z NEW Vision recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-330 · Jul 22, 2008 · 332 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 02V-277 · Nov 25, 2002 · 245 vehicles

Risk. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with K-Z.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other NEW Vision year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the NEW Vision median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What NEW Vision owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR IN A NEW VISION ULTRA (KZ INC.) MOTORHOME WAS AT THE POINT OF IGNITION OF A FIRE IN THIS MOTORHOME. THE FIRE OCCURED WHEN THE OCCUPANTS WERE GONE. BOTH PROPANE TANKS HAD BEEN FILLED. BOTH WERE FOUND EMPTY DURING THE INVESTIGATION.
Complaint 10128912 · Jul 15, 2005

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