SPORTSMEN 290IKSS 2014: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V141000

Make Model Year
SPORTSMEN 290IKSS 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-05-02 2014-03-25 2014-03-25

Production Dates: 2013-11-04 - 2014-02-24

Manufacturers Involved: KZRV, L.P.

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 32

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

KZRV, L.P. "KZ" is recalling certain 2014 Sportsmen, model S290lKSS, towable travel trailers manufactured November 4, 2013 through February 24, 2014. The affected trailers were built with axles not designed to accomodate the weight carrying capacity of the trailer.

Consequence

Overloaded axles may result in failure of the suspension or the axle, and/or tire blowouts, resulting in an increased risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

KZRV, L.P. will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axles with ones that have the correct load capacity, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contact KZRV L.P. at 1-800-768-4016.

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.