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2017 Kzrv Sonic Lite

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 Feb 26, 2020
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2017 Kzrv Sonic Lite. 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.

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.

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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.

Recent owner complaints

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

Filed Feb 26, 2020

THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED ON A SONIC LITE VMS 167 TRAVEL TRAILER. WHILE FILLING THE FRESH WATER HOLDING TANK (VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT PARK DUMP STATION) WHILE LEAVING A CAMPGROUND PREPARING TO TRAVEL TO THE NEXT CAMPGROUND, ONE END OF THE TANK FELL FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE TRAILER TO THE PAVEMENT. AFTER DRAINING AND REMOVING THE TANK, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NO SCREWS WERE IN PLACE TO SECURE THE TANK BRACES TO THE I-BEAMS. ALTHOUGH HOLES WERE TAPPED IN BOTH THE TANK BRACKETS AND THE I-BEAMS, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE (IE: WORN SPOTS NORMALLY LEFT BY WASHERS AND BOLTS) THAT BOLTS OR SCREWS WERE EVER USED TO SECURE THE TANK TO THE TRAILER. HAD THIS 38 GALLON TANK WEIGHING +/- 1100 LBS (FILLED W/WATER) FELL WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONSEQUENCES MIGHT HAVE BEEN DEVASTATING.

NHTSA ID
11311641
Incident
Sep 1, 2019

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Kzrv Sonic Lite by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2019010
2018010
2017Viewing110
2016010

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.