Kzrv Escape recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 22, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

K.Z., Inc. recalls 2018 Kzrv Escape

Recall number

20V296000

Brand / firm

Kzrv

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 16 units

Why it was recalled

Overinflated tires may affecting vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018 Escape recreational trailers. The Federal Identification Tag and Tire Inflation Pressure Label indicates an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and an incorrect tire and rim size with incorrect tire inflation pressure, which can result in the tires being overinflated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

What to do

KZRV will mail corrected labels to owners with instructions for their application, free of charge. This recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2020-02.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.