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NHTSA Recall 21V397000: Electric water heater (equipment)

KZRV, L.P. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 117 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kzrv Sporttrek.

117
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2021
owners notified (July 13)
NHTSA campaign21V397000
Manufacturer campaignKZ-2021-02
ComponentEQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › ELECTRIC WATER HEATER
Report receivedMay 26, 2021
Owner notificationJuly 13, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2021 Stratus and SportTrek trailers. The water heater circuits were wired with an incorrect size circuit breaker, which may prevent the breaker from tripping, and failing to provide adequate wiring protection.

Safety risk

Inadequate wiring protection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the 20 amp circuit breaker with a 15 amp circuit breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2021. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 ext. 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2021-02.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V397000

Make and modelModel years
Kzrv Sporttrek2021
Kzrv Stratus2021

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.