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2006 Kzrv Sportsmen

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 Aug 1, 2012
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 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Kzrv Sportsmen, most frequently naming the tires & wheels category. 2 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

  • Tires & wheels3100.0%

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

2 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
06V081000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Mar 27, 2006
2,483 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN TOWABLE TRAVEL TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THESE TRAILERS ARE MISSING THE TIRE INFORMATION PLACARD.
The risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
The remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A PLACARD ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2006. 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

Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 1, 2012

TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE HANGING ON MY RV AS A SPARE. IT HAD APPROX 100 ROAD MILES ON IT. PURCHASED IN 5/09. DROVE FROM PLACE OF INSTALLATION, (I10 S BOUND ENTRY, EVERGREEN, AL) TO MY HOME (CANTONMENT, FL) AND THEN MOVED IT TO SPARE POSITION (5/09) WHERE IT HAS REMAINED. PURCHASED AS A NEW TIRE AFTER HAVING A BLOWOUT ON THE INTERSTATE. THE STEEL BELTS LOOK ALMOST LIKE A STRAIGHT LINE WAS DRAWN AND THEN CUT. THEY BLEW IN SUCH A PERFECT LINE., NOT RAGGED AS A NORMAL BLOWOUT. I MOVED IT TO SPARE AS THE MANUFACTURE OF THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE RV REPLACED THE ORIGINAL TIRES AND THEY WERE DIFF BRAND AND LOAD RANGE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10468839
Incident
Jul 7, 2012
Mileage
100 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Sep 27, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 K-Z SPORTSMEN TRAILER WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON ST TIRES, SIZE 205 75/R14, DOT NUMBER: 0HKCVLHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SWELLED WITH AIR AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO BECOME FLAT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE TIRE BACK TO THE ORIGINAL SELLER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH THE TREAD DEPTH AND THE TIRE WAS NOT LOSING AIR. THE CONTACT REBUTTED THE DIAGNOSIS AND INSISTED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WOULD NOT HOLD AIR OR WAS LOSING AIR RAPIDLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. KMJ

NHTSA ID
10427623
Incident
Sep 24, 2011
Tires & wheels
Filed Dec 1, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KZRV SPORTSMEN. THE VEHICLE HAS FREESTAR TIRES (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE SCALPING AND WERE NOT WEARING SMOOTHLY. THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. FIRESTONE MOUNTED AND BALANCED THE VEHICLE WITH NANKANG TIRES. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD A BULGE BETWEEN THE TREAD AND THE SIDEWALL. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE TIRE. LESS THAN A YEAR LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, BOTH NANKANG TIRES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DROP. A LOCAL TIRE SHOP REPLACED THE TIRES WITH ONE BF GOODWRENCH TIRE AND ONE SPARE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT DEFECTIVE; THEREFORE, THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED AGAIN. THE TIRE LINE, SIZE, AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,800. UPDATED 12/17/08. *LJ UPDATED 12/18/08.*JB

NHTSA ID
10250249
Incident
Oct 15, 2008
Mileage
11,800 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Kzrv Sportsmen by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
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2023010—
2022030—
2021220—
2020220—
2019260—
2018050—
2017110—
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2015020—
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2013010—
2012110—
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2009010—
2008010—
2007010—
2006Viewing320—
2005010—
2004110—
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.