Door: hinge and attachmentsRecall 16V-898 · Kzrv vehicles
KZRV, L.P. recall 16V-898 covers 262 Kzrv vehicles for a door: hinge and attachments problem, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 17% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V898000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Venom and Durango Gold toyhaulers and fifth wheel trailers manufactured January 11, 2016, to December 2, 2016. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that may be insufficient, and as a result, the top of the door may swing down with more force than normal.
The risk
If the door does not open as expected, there would be an increased risk of injury to those in the door's path.
The fix
KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the weld thickness, and if necessary replace the rear door hinges, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2017. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
17%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 11, 2016 to December 2, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.