Vehicle recall 16V823000 · November 15, 2016
Kzrv Inferno, MXT and 4 more models
Kzrv, l.p.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V823000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 15, 2016
- Filed by
- KZRV, L.P.
- Owner notification
- December 16, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 318
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kzrv Inferno (2015): 2015
- Kzrv MXT (2015): 2015
- Kzrv Sportsmen (2015): 2015
- Kzrv Sportster (2015): 2015
- Kzrv Sporttrek (2015): 2015
- Kzrv Venom (2015): 2015
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