NHTSA vehicle safety data

2008 Kzrv Inferno Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 Kzrv Inferno has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kzrv dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Kzrv Inferno. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2008 Kzrv Inferno owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Kzrv Inferno, describing incidents dated March 5, 2008 to August 16, 2008.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10283380 · Filed September 9, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KZRV INFERNO TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TO USE THE TRUCKS' BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE SINCE THE TRAILER BRAKES HAVE REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY. INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES INCREASED THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE…
ODI #10235991 · Filed July 28, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KZRV INFERNO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V307000 (SUSPENSION). HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD GET BACK TO HIM WHEN THEY HAD AVAILABILITY. AFTERWARDS, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION HANGER SEPARATED…
ODI #10235465 · Filed July 23, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KZRV INFERNO. THE CONTACT NOTICED PITTING ON THE VEHICLE WHEREVER METAL IS LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WOULD NOT SERVICE IT, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V749000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported November 21, 2017 · KZRV, L.P.

Potentially affected: 134,046 vehicles

Repair completion: 7.55% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 15, 2018

Defect description

KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling various 2002-2018 recreational trailers equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V749-9547.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

KZRV will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE/NORCOLD

NHTSA #11V022000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported January 24, 2011 · KZRV, L.P.

Potentially affected: 1,798 vehicles

Owners notified March 3, 2011 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

KZRV IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOWABLE TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.

Safety consequence

THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

KZRV IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.

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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

SUSPENSION HANGERS/LIPPERT COMPONENTS

NHTSA #08V307000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice

Reported July 10, 2008 · KZRV, L.P.

Potentially affected: 419 vehicles

Owners notified July 17, 2008 · Vehicles built October 1, 2007 – April 8, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

KZRV IS RECALLING 419 MY 2008 INFERNO FIFTH WHEEL TOY HAULER TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH LIPPERT SUSPENSION HANGERS. THESE SUSPENSION HANGERS MAY BE AT RISK OF PREMATURE WEAR OR FAILURE.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE UNIT EXHIBITING UNUSUAL BODY LEAN, POOR HANDLING WHILE BEING TOWED, EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, AND/OR FAILURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REINFORCE THE SUSPENSION HANGERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KZRV AT 866-524-7821.

Notes

CUSTOMERS 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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 Kzrv Inferno. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Kzrv Inferno.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10283380

Incident: August 16, 2008 · Filed: September 9, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KZRV INFERNO TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TO USE THE TRUCKS' BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE SINCE THE TRAILER BRAKES HAVE REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY. INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES INCREASED THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN RE-ADJUSTED THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE TECHNICIAN HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DEVELOP A REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE NOT APPLICABLE.

Suspension

ODI #10235991

Incident: July 27, 2008 · Filed: July 28, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KZRV INFERNO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V307000 (SUSPENSION). HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD GET BACK TO HIM WHEN THEY HAD AVAILABILITY. AFTERWARDS, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION HANGER SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME WHILE HE WAS BACKING INTO A PARKING GARAGE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE TRAILER TO DROP FROM THE FRAME TO THE AXLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER AGAIN, BUT THE LINE WAS BUSY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Structure

ODI #10235465

Incident: March 5, 2008 · Filed: July 23, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KZRV INFERNO. THE CONTACT NOTICED PITTING ON THE VEHICLE WHEREVER METAL IS LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WOULD NOT SERVICE IT, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.

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