KZRV, L.P. – Aluminum Ladder Hinge may Separate

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.


Report Received Date 11/15/2016
NHTSA ID 16V823000
Consequence Summary If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 318
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V823000)

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