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1999 K-Z NEW VISION

2 recalls — 1 complaints — 2 TSBs

08V330000 Jul 22, 2008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
KZRV IS RECALLING 332 MY 1999-2001 TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy
KZRV IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E030). NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767- 9101 OR KZRV AT 1-800-768-4016.
332 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: KZRV, L.P.
02V277006 Nov 25, 2002
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED... Read more
Consequence
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005.
245 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: K.Z. INC.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EQUIPMENT1
EQUIPMENT Jul 15, 2005
Incident date: Jul 4, 2005
NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR IN A NEW VISION ULTRA (KZ INC.) MOTORHOME WAS AT THE POINT OF IGNITION OF A FIRE IN THIS MOTORHOME. THE FIRE OCCURED WHEN THE OCCUPANTS WERE GONE. BOTH PROPANE TANKS HAD BEEN FILLED. BOTH WERE FOUND EMPTY DURING THE INVESTIGATION.
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 K-Z NEW VISION

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
No comms 2022-09 Oct 7, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for September 2022 for KZRV, L.P.
No comms 2024-02 Mar 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for February 2024 for KZRV, L.P.

K-Z NEW VISION — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the K-Z NEW VISION across all model years (1997–2007).

9 Total Recalls
13 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

K-Z NEW VISION — Year by Year

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1999 (current) 2 1
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