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2007 K-Z Montego Bay

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Aug 25, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Mar 28, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2007 K-Z Montego Bay, most frequently naming the body & structure and tires & wheels categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure150.0%
  • Tires & wheels150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V145000

STRUCTURE

Mar 28, 2007
285 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A PERSON COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE STEP GIVE WAY WHILE BEING USED TO ENTER OR EXIT THE TRAILER.
The 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.
KZRV, L.P.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structureTires & wheels
Filed Aug 25, 2008

TWO ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT NANKANG TRAILER TIRES ON KZ 5TH WHEEL CAMPER (MONTEGO BAY) BLEW OUT WITHIN 100 MILES OF EACH OTHER AT ABOUT 3500 TOTAL MILES DRIVEN. $5,050 IN TOTAL DAMAGES AFFECTED BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF THE TRAILER. THE DISTRIBUTOR TIRECO, INC. ACKNOWLEDGED THE TIRES WERE AT FAULT, GAVE SOME CREDIT ON 2 TIRES AND REPAIRED COACH DAMAGE. NO CREDIT WAS GIVEN FOR THE THREE TIRES REMAINING. THE NANKANG TIRES WERE RATED AT LOAD RANGE E WITH MAXIMUM LOAD 3520 @ 80 PSI. THE VEHICLE'S GVWR IS 16,000 LBS. I DROVE 60-65 MPH AND KEPT THE PRESSURE AT THE RECOMMENDED 80 PSI. AFTER THE BLOWOUTS I REMOVED THE NANKANG TIRES AND INSTALLED FOUR GOODYEAR STEEL BELTED G-RATED TRAILER TIRES WHICH HAVE ALL STEEL BELTS. THE NANKANG SIDEWALL CONSTRUCTION IS POLYESTER (2); THE TREAD IS POLYESTER (2), STEEL (2) AND NYLON(1). DESPITE THE E RATING AND THE 3520 LOAD RATING THE NANKANG TIRES ARE NOT SAFE AND OF SUFFICIENT QUALITY FOR THE LOAD INDICATED ON THE TIRE. THEY SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED ON 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS IN THE U.S. *TR

NHTSA ID
10239615
Incident
Mar 26, 2008
Mileage
4,000 mi