NHTSA Recall 16V823000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V823000; Date: Nov. 15, 2016
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Kzrv Inferno; 2015 Kzrv MXT; 2015 Kzrv Sportsmen; 2015 Kzrv Sportster; 2015 Kzrv Sporttrek; 2015 Kzrv Venom
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Kzrv, L. P.
Affected Units:: 318
Recall Summary:
Kzrv, l. P. (kzrv) is recalling certain model year 2015 venom, inferno, sportsmen, sportster, mxt and sporttrek trailers manufactured July 1, 2014, to August 31, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by christianson industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
How to Fix:
Kzrv will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact kzrv customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 16, 2016
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