K-z New Vision 2006
Model New Vision made in 2006 by K-z got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel/propulsion system and tires. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2006
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V559000 | KZRV, L.P. | V (Vehicle) | 552 | 02/17/2011 | ODI | KZRV, LP | 11/12/2010 | 11/12/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Kzrv is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. the plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Kzrv is working with dimplex and will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. the safety recall began on february 17, 2011. owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 07/15/2012 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 k-z new vision fifth wheel trailer. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the thread of the tire began separating. upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the shackle bracket connected to the axle was improperly installed, causing all of the tires to become misaligned. the vehicle was repaired by a previous owner for the exact same issue. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they would not repair the vehicle again however, they were willing to replace two of the tires. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was not available. | |||
| 07/15/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 k-z new vision fifth wheel trailer. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the thread of the tire began separating. upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the shackle bracket connected to the axle was improperly installed, causing all of the tires to become misaligned. the vehicle was repaired by a previous owner for the exact same issue. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they would not repair the vehicle again however, they were willing to replace two of the tires. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 09/24/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 kc sportsman trailer with goodyear marathon st tires size 205 75/r14 dot number 0hkcvlhr. the contact stated the tread on the tire swelled with air and the tire went flat. the contact took the tire back to were it was purchased and was told the tread depth was fine and the tire was not losing air, but the contact insists the right rear tire does not hold air.the contact feels the tire is losing air because of the labels on the inside of the tire. rl | |||