NHTSA Recall 08V330000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
KZRV, L.P. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 332 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the K-Z New Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V330000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | July 22, 2008 |
| Owner notification | August 27, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Kzrv is recalling 332 my 1999-2001 travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Safety risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy
Kzrv is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e030). Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or kzrv at 1-800-768-4016.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V330000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| K-Z New Vision | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| K-Z New Vision Ultra Sport | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| K-Z Sportsman | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| K-Z Ultra | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.