NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 Kzrv Sportster Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Kzrv Sportster has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2006 Kzrv Sportster. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2006 Kzrv Sportster owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Kzrv Sportster, describing incidents dated August 1, 2006 to February 28, 2013.

Most-cited components

Structure 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Together, the 2 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10501934 · Filed March 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KZRV SPORTSTER TRAILER. THE CONTACT THAT STATED THE REAR DOOR CABLE SPRINGS FAILED AND STRUCK THE CONTACT'S WIFE. THE CONTACT'S WIFE SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES AND WAS PLACED IN CRITICAL CONDITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THAT THEY NO LONGER USE THE…
ODI #10165373 · Filed August 13, 2006
PURCHASED NEW 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER, EQUIPPED WITH NANKANG 205 7015 TIRES, IN JANUARY 06. ON JULY 31 06, STARTED FIRST LONG TRIP WITH TRAILER. ON TUESDAY, AUG 1 06, WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR TRAILER TIRE DISINTEGRATED. THE ONLY REMAINING PIECES OF THE TIRE IS PORTIONS OF THE…

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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.

TIRE INFORMATION PLACARD MISSING/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #06V081000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported March 27, 2006 · KZRV, L.P.

Potentially affected: 2,483 vehicles

Vehicles built September 1, 2005 – March 6, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN TOWABLE TRAVEL TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THESE TRAILERS ARE MISSING THE TIRE INFORMATION PLACARD.

Safety consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A PLACARD ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KZRV AT 1-800-768-4016.

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 2006 Kzrv Sportster. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Kzrv Sportster.

Structure

ODI #10501934

1 injury

Incident: February 28, 2013 · Filed: March 7, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KZRV SPORTSTER TRAILER. THE CONTACT THAT STATED THE REAR DOOR CABLE SPRINGS FAILED AND STRUCK THE CONTACT'S WIFE. THE CONTACT'S WIFE SUSTAINED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES AND WAS PLACED IN CRITICAL CONDITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THAT THEY NO LONGER USE THE DOOR AND REFERRED HIM TO ANOTHER MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT THEN CONTACTED THE OTHER MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Tires

ODI #10165373

Incident: August 1, 2006 · Filed: August 13, 2006

PURCHASED NEW 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER, EQUIPPED WITH NANKANG 205 7015 TIRES, IN JANUARY 06. ON JULY 31 06, STARTED FIRST LONG TRIP WITH TRAILER. ON TUESDAY, AUG 1 06, WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR TRAILER TIRE DISINTEGRATED. THE ONLY REMAINING PIECES OF THE TIRE IS PORTIONS OF THE INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALLS. *JB

Other Kzrv Sportster model years

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