NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V241
Manufacturer KZRV, L.P.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 17
Incorrect Amperage Circuit Breaker Installed
The incorrect circuit breaker may increase the risk of a fire.
Summary
KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2019 KZRV Connect recreational trailers, model C241RLK. These vehicles were incorrectly equipped with a 15/20 amp circuit breaker instead of a 15/15 amp breaker.
Remedy
KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 15/20 amp circuit breaker with a 15/15 amp circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. KZRV’s number for this recall is KZ-2018-03.
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.
Recreational Vehicle Safety Recall Notice
Safety Recall: 18V-241
Safety Advisory: April 20, 2018
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This notice applies to your vehicle: «VIN»
«Owner_name»
«Street»
«City», «State» «Zip»
Dear «Owner_name»:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. KZRV has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2019 Model Year KZRV Connect C241RLK Travel Trailers. As a result, KZRV is conducting a safety recall. We apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause you; however your safety and continued satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us.
| Reason for this recall | The vehicles subject to this recall were built with the improper circuit breaker for the microwave / water heater circuit. With the improper circuit breaker, the microwave / water heater circuit could overheat resulting in a fire and causing personal injury. |
| What we will do | The remedy is to replace the current 15/20 amp circuit breaker with the correct 15/15 amp circuit breaker. The repair should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. |
| What we need you to do | You should contact your selling dealer immediately to schedule a service appointment to have the defect repaired in your vehicle. If you have questions concerning this recall or if you need any assistance, please contact the KZRV Warranty/Service Department by mail at KZRV, L.P., 0985 N 900 W, Shipshewana, IN 46565, or by phone at (800)768-4016 ext. 154 or 153.
If you had appropriate repairs completed prior to receipt of this recall notice, and if you incurred any direct cost in connection with obtaining such repair, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement from KZRV by contacting the KZRV Warranty/Service Department. |
If after contacting KZRV Customer Service you are still not satisfied we have done our best to remedy this situation, you may also submit a written complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590. You may call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153; or go to https://www.safercar.gov.) Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
We apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause you; however your safety and continued satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
KZRV, LP
Mark Owens
General Manager of KZRV Customer Support Group
cc: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Owner Notification Letter
Recreational Vehicle Safety Recall Notice
Safety Recall: 18V-241
Safety Advisory: April 20, 2018
Manufacturer Notice
NHTSA Recall Number 18V-241
Transport Canada Recall Number 2018-186
Date: April 20, 2018
Recall Acknowledgement
April 30, 2018
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