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K-Z SPORTSTER recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

2 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

3,750 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2007 to 2018 model years. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2007
1
2010
0
2017
1
2018
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
20071
20100
20171
20181

2007: 1; 2010: 0; 2017: 1; 2018: 1

Year-by-year records

K-Z SPORTSTER model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
200711Not available
201010Not available
201701Not available
2018010

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

07V145000 · Structure

Reported: 2007-03-28 (March 28, 2007) · Model years: 2007

ON CERTAIN TRAVEL AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH HICKORY SPRINGS 'BIG EASY TRIPLE STEPS,' AN IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE BOTTOM STEP PIVOT ARM WITH THE FORMED STOP EDGE OF THE MIDDLE STEP SUPPORT BRACKET CAN RESULT IN THE BOTTOM STEP ROTATING TO AN UNSAFE DOWNWARD ANGLE.

Consequence: A PERSON COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE STEP GIVE WAY WHILE BEING USED TO ENTER OR EXIT THE TRAILER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS FOR THE MANUFACTURING DATE STICKER TO VERIFY THE DATE OF PRODUCTION OF THE STEP AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL WELD STOCK TO EACH SIDE OF THE LOWER (TRIPLE) STEP STOP EDGES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KZRV AT 1-800-768-4016.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
17V518000 · Tires

Reported: 2017-08-23 (August 23, 2017) · Model years: 2017, 2018

KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sportsmen and Sportster recreational trailers. The tires may rub against the steel enclosure housing for the sewer hose, causing premature tire wear.

Consequence: Premature tire wear, may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the sewer hose enclosure, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2017. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2017-05.

NHTSA campaign record ↗