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2007 Kzrv Escalade

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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.
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Latest Oct 30, 2007
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.
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Latest Nov 21, 2017
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.
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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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Kzrv Escalade, most frequently naming the suspension and tires & wheels categories. 3 safety recalls have 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

  • Suspension150.0%
  • 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

3 campaigns 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
17V749000

EQUIPMENT

Nov 21, 2017
134,046 units potentially affected
The defect: KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling various 2002-2018 recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V749-9547.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
The risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy: KZRV will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
KZRV, L.P.View on NHTSA.gov
11V022000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jan 24, 2011
1,798 units potentially affected
The defect: KZRV IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOWABLE TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
The risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
The remedy: KZRV IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
KZRV, L.P.View on NHTSA.gov
06V411000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Oct 27, 2006
25 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILERS BRAKING SYSTEM.
The risk: LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEXTER IS HANDING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E029) AND WILL REPLACE THE CALIPER MOUNTING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEXTER AT 1-800-400-2164 OR KZRV AT 800-768-4016.
KZRV, L.P.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 30, 2007

MY KZ NEW VISION SPORTSTER FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER CAME EQUIPPED WITH "FREESTAR" BRAND TIRES, MADE IN CHINA BY NANKANG, AND IMPORTED BY TIRECO. ON OUR FIRST TRIP, ABOUT 1200 MILES FROM HOME, I EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. I CALLED MY DEALER, WHO REFERRED ME TO A FACTORY REP AT "KZ". BOTH INDICATED THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THESE TIRES, AND TOLD ME TO CALL TIRECO, WHO WAS HANDLING THE CLAIMS. THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD REIMBURSE FOR REPLACEMENT OF ANY TIRES THAT WERE DEFECTIVE. I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN ABOUT THE REMAINING TIRES, AND THEY SAID TO SHIP THEM ALL BACK FOR EVALUATION. I REPLACED ALL FIVE, INCLUDING THE SPARE, AT A COST OF OVER $1100.00. I JUST RECEIVED A CHECK FOR THEM FOR $171.22, AND THEIR EXPLANATION WAS "FOUR TIRES WERE USED, ONE WAS DEFECT", AND WILL ONLY REPLACE THE ONE THAT WAS "DEFECT". THEY SAID THEY WILL SHIP THE OTHER FOUR BACK TO ME, BUT I DIDN'T THINK TO ASK WHO WOULD PAY THE SHIPPING. I HAVE NO WAY TO PROVE THE OTHER FOUR WERE DEFECTIVE, NOR CAN I CONFIRM THE ORIGINALS ARE BEING RETURNED, RATHER THAN SUBSTITUTES. I FEEL THAT I HAVE BEEN "TAKEN" ALL THE WAY AROUND. *TR

NHTSA ID
10207386
Incident
Jul 27, 2007
Suspension
Filed Apr 25, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KZRV ESCALADE TRAILER. THE AXLES WERE 7000-POUND AXLES AND THE TRAILER WEIGHED 16,000 POUNDS. THE AXLES WERE OVERRATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AXLE COULD BE USED FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC CHANGED THE AXLES AND NOTICED THE BUSHINGS WERE WORN OUT. THE BUSHINGS WERE NOT REPLACED. THE TRAILER DID NOT HAVE AN ODOMETER. THEREFORE; THERE WAS NO MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
10188828
Incident
Apr 17, 2007

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Kzrv Escalade by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2012010—
2011020—
2010020—
2009030—
2008030—
2007Viewing230—
2006130—
2005030—
2004010—
2003010—
2002010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.