Recall KZ_2021-04 – Low Tongue Weight May Affect Trailer Stability – 2021 KZRV Connect Travel Trailers

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June 18, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V460000

Low Tongue Weight May Affect Trailer Stability

An unstable trailer can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V460

Manufacturer KZRV, L.P.

Components TRAILER HITCHES, EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 74

 

Summary

KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2021 Connect travel trailers. The trailer tongue weight is too low, which may not apply enough downward force to the hitch of the tow vehicle, causing the trailer to be unstable at highway speeds.

 

Remedy

Dealers will increase the tongue weight by adding additional weight to the tongue or by moving the axles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2021. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 ext. 154 or 153. KZRV’s number for this recall KZ_2021-04.

 

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.nhtsa.gov.

 


Plt. 7 Hitch Weight Addition Repair Instructions

NHTSA Recall # 21V-460

TC Recall # 2021-417

KZ Recall # KZ-2021-04

 

Step 1: Remove fender skirt and skirt metal from axle area.

 

Step 2: Support the unit with jack stands with all the weight removed from the suspension.

 

Step 3: Remove the tires and axles.

 

Step 4: On the frame, mark the center  locations for the new hangers using the current hangers as a reference. Mark 7.5โ€ rearward of the current hanger centers. Spacing between these center marks should be 29.5โ€.

 

Step 5: Using the center marks to locate the new hangers, clamp all hangers in place on the frame. Verify that the hanger spacing is 29.5โ€ center to center. Use the holes in the hangers to match drill the frame rails with a  3/8โ€ drill bit and drill bit stop.

Take care to not penetrate holding tanks with drill bit.

 

Step 6: Install 3/8โ€ -16, grade 5 Fasteners four places per hanger. Torque all hard ware to 23 ft lbs.

Paint bolts with black paint.

 

Step 7: Using a cut off wheel, remove the  existing axle hangers by cutting the welds on the vertical web and bottom flange of the frame  rail. Be careful not to gouge or damage the main frame rail when removing the hangers. Touch  up paint as needed in the original hanger  locations.

 

Step 8: Verify that brake wire is long enough, about 16โ€-24โ€ wire will be needed for new axle location. Extend brake wire if necessary.

 

Step 9: Reinstall axles and tires following ANSI/RVIA TSIC-1 Standards.

 

Step 10: Check for tire clearance to the outrigger located forward of the center hanger. If there isnโ€™t adequate clearance for suspension travel, The outrigger will need to be moved rearward. If the out rigger needs to be moved, it can be relocated up to 3.75โ€ rear ward before contacting the center hanger. The outrigger hucks can either have the head drilled off or can be removed with a cutoff wheel. Once relocated, the outrigger should be fastened with 3/8โ€-16 grade 5 hardware and torqued to 23 ft. lbs.                            

 

Step 11:  Test fit fender skirt to new axle location. Mark outer profile with grease pencil on unit. Verify that previous holes will be covered by  fender skirt. Holes that will not be covered will need body repair and covered by the amber reflector.

 

Step 12: Extend belt rail if necessary, replace skirt metal and re-seal.

 

Step 13:  Reinstall fender skirt.

 

Step 14:  Test brakes for function.

 

(Repair Complete.)

 

Repair Kit Part# is 504951โ€“ This is a no charge to dealer or customer.

Repair code to be used on the claim is 1135 and is a total of 12 man hours.

 



1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
KZRVCONNECT2021

 


11 Associated Documents

Recall 573 Report – Amendment 3

RCLRPT-21V460-2407.PDF 213.486KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V460-8288.pdf 645.816KB

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Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1

RCLRPT-21V460-7285.PDF 213.387KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V460-5005.PDF 213.387KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V460-1227.PDF 213.387KB

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Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2

RCLRPT-21V460-6211.PDF 213.323KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3

RCLQRT-21V460-4368.PDF 211.14KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V460-2043.PDF 211.242KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-21V460-3766.pdf 144.556KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V460-6208.pdf 227.582KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V460-3575.pdf 3272.574KB

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