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2017 Kzrv VenomProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Kzrv Venom, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-749 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 8%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 3, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Kzrv Venom has problems

2 complaints 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
Structure20

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

4 recalls

2017 Kzrv Venom 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.

100%repaired · 2018 Q4

Other: labels

Recall 18V-540 · Aug 16, 2018 · 1,160 vehicles · 1,160 repaired

Risk. The incorrect information may result in the incorrect tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

8%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-749 · Nov 21, 2017 · 134,046 vehicles · 10,115 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

56%repaired · 2018 Q3

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 17V-347 · May 30, 2017 · 41 vehicles · 23 repaired

Risk. Without the copper pipe, the rubber gas line may be too close to the pilot light and get too hot and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

17%repaired · 2018 Q2

Door: hinge and attachments

Recall 16V-898 · Dec 14, 2016 · 262 vehicles · 45 repaired

Risk. If the door does not open as expected, there would be an increased risk of injury to those in the door's path.

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 Kzrv.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Venom 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 Venom median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Venom owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KZRV VENOM FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SLIDE OUTS FAILED TO EXTEND AND OPEN. THE CAMPER WAS TAKEN TO LLOYD'S RV CENTER (7415 TX-62, ORANGE, TX 77632) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS FLEXING. THE CAMPER WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE CONTACT WAS…
Complaint 11296872 · Jan 3, 2020
THE 2017 K-Z VENOM 5TH WHEEL TOY HAULER HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE FRAME BEING WEAK AND FLEXING. I KNOW OF 3 OF THESE UNITS AT ONE SMALL DEALERSHIP IN ATHENS, TEXAS (ATHENS RV) THAT A HAVE FLEX IN THE FRAME THAT ACCORDING TO INFORMATION FROM SEVERAL SOURCES INDICATE THAT THERE IS NO FIX. THE FRAME IS…
Complaint 11089950 · Apr 24, 2018

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