2018 KZRV SPORTSMEN Complaints and Recall Information

The 2018 KZRV SPORTSMEN has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to propane system safety, awning deployment, and fire extinguisher functionality based on recall information.

There are five recalls affecting various systems including the LPG propane system, awning control, and fire extinguishers. These recalls address safety defects that pose risks such as fire hazards and increased risk of crash due to unintended awning deployment.

• Propane regulator failure. NHTSA recall 21V670000 affects 34,345 vehicles including the 2018 Sportsmen. The Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulator may fail and cause increased propane pressure, enlarging flames in gas appliances and raising fire risk. Dealers will replace the regulator and pigtail hoses free of charge. Notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022.
• Awning deployment defect. NHTSA recall 18V242000 involves 7,370 vehicles including the 2018 Sportsmen. The Solera Smart Arm awning may deploy while the vehicle is moving, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the awning controller. The recall began June 15, 2018.
• Propane line routing issue. NHTSA recall 18V526000 covers 61 2018-2019 Sportsmen 333BHK travel trailers. Liquid propane lines routed through the wheel well may be damaged by road debris, increasing fire risk. Dealers will install a steel plate to protect the propane supply line free of charge. The recall began September 4, 2018.
• Propane gas leak. NHTSA recall 18V462000 affects 500 2018-2019 Sportsmen recreational trailers. Propane gas may leak at the back of the outside kitchen cooktop, raising fire hazard. Dealers will inspect and repair the propane system as needed at no charge. The recall began August 31, 2018.
• Faulty fire extinguishers. NHTSA recall 17V749000 applies to 134,046 trailers including 2018 models with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button “Pindicator” fire extinguishers. The extinguishers may clog or require excessive force to activate and in some cases the nozzle may detach, posing injury risk and functional failure during fires. Owners will be instructed to contact Kidde for a free replacement extinguisher. The recall began January 15, 2018.

Owners who face repeated repairs related to these recalls or have ongoing safety concerns may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws. Assistance from a consumer protection attorney experienced in lemon law claims could be helpful in addressing unresolved defects and securing appropriate remedies.