NHTSA Recall 16V823000: Equipment
KZRV, L.P. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 318 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Kzrv Inferno.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V823000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | November 15, 2016 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V823000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kzrv Inferno | 2015 |
| Kzrv Mxt | 2015 |
| Kzrv Sportsmen | 2015 |
| Kzrv Sportster | 2015 |
| Kzrv Sporttrek | 2015 |
| Kzrv Venom | 2015 |
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.