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Kzrv ESCALADE recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

3 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2002 to 2012 model years. Data updated: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2002
1
2003
1
2004
1
2005
3
2006
3
2007
3
2008
3
2009
3
2010
2
2011
2
2012
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
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20031
20041
20053
20063
20073
20083
20093
20102
20112
20121

2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 3; 2006: 3; 2007: 3; 2008: 3; 2009: 3; 2010: 2; 2011: 2; 2012: 1

Year-by-year records

Kzrv ESCALADE model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
200201Not available
2003010
2004010
200503+2
2006130
2007230
2008030
2009030
201002-1
2011020
201201-1

Recall history

4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

17V749000 · Equipment

Reported: 2017-11-21 (November 21, 2017) · Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

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

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

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
10V559000 · Equipment

Reported: 2010-11-12 (November 12, 2010) · Model years: 2005, 2008, 2009

KZRV IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: KZRV IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
11V022000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Reported: 2011-01-24 (January 24, 2011) · Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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.

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
06V411000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported: 2006-10-27 (October 27, 2006) · Model years: 2006, 2007

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES, THE DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY STRIP. INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD BETWEEN CALIPER AND YOKE CAN CAUSE THE CALIPER TO DISASSEMBLE AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE TRAILERS BRAKING SYSTEM.

Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEXTER IS HANDING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E029) AND WILL REPLACE THE CALIPER MOUNTING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEXTER AT 1-800-400-2164 OR KZRV AT 800-768-4016.

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Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

3 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

0.0%Usable mileage0 / 3 records
100.0%Valid incident date3 / 3 records
100.0%Valid filing date3 / 3 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates3 / 3 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component20022003200420052006200720082009201020112012
Suspension:Multiple Axle
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150.0%
ODI 10188828

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KZRV ESCALADE TRAILER. THE AXLES WERE 7000-POUND AXLES AND THE TRAILER WEIGHED 16,000 POUNDS. THE AXLES WERE OVERRATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AXLE COULD BE USED FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC CHANGED THE AXLES AND NOTICED THE BUSHINGS WERE WORN OUT. THE BUSHINGS WERE NOT REPLACED. THE TRAILER DID NOT HAVE AN ODOMETER. THEREFORE; THERE WAS NO MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

Look up ODI 10188828 at NHTSA ↗

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Tires
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ODI 10246922

I BOUGHT MY RV, 2006 KZ MONTEGO BAY 36FT. FIFTHWHEEL FROM CCRV IN CORPUS CHRISTI,TX 2 YEARS AGO. IT WAS A NEW MODEL. THE TIRES ON THE RV WERE FREESTAR BRAND, ST235 80R16, LOAD RANGE 'G' AND THE DOT IS TCI 4705 ON 3 TIRES AND TCI 4805 ON THE OTHER 2 TIRES. ON AUG. 2, 2008 WHILE DRIVING TO AN RV PARK, ONE OF THE TIRES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BLEW OUT. ON AUG. 4, 2008 WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM THE RV PARK, ANOTHER TIRE, ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, BLEW OUT. BOTH BLOWOUTS RESULTED IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY RV AND I WAS LUCKY THAT WE DID NOT HAVE A BAD ACCIDEN…

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Tires:Sidewall
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150.0%
ODI 10207386

MY KZ NEW VISION SPORTSTER FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER CAME EQUIPPED WITH "FREESTAR" BRAND TIRES, MADE IN CHINA BY NANKANG, AND IMPORTED BY TIRECO. ON OUR FIRST TRIP, ABOUT 1200 MILES FROM HOME, I EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. I CALLED MY DEALER, WHO REFERRED ME TO A FACTORY REP AT "KZ". BOTH INDICATED THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THESE TIRES, AND TOLD ME TO CALL TIRECO, WHO WAS HANDLING THE CLAIMS. THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD REIMBURSE FOR REPLACEMENT OF ANY TIRES THAT WERE DEFECTIVE. I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN ABOUT THE REMAINING TIRES, AND THEY SAID TO SHIP THEM…

Look up ODI 10207386 at NHTSA ↗

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
No usable records for this analysis.

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

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2024-110None

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2024-120None

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2025-010None

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2025-020None

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2025-030None

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2025-040None

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2025-050None

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2025-060None

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2025-070None

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2025-080None

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2025-090None

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2025-100None

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2025-110None

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2025-120None

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2026-010None

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2026-020None

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2026-030None

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2026-040None

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2026-050None

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2026-060None

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2026-070None

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2026-080None

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2026-09 (partial)0None

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Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2011: 0 complaints · 2012: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2011000
2012000
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2011000
2012000

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentSuspension:Multiple AxleTiresTires:Sidewall
Suspension:Multiple Axle—00
Tires0—0
Tires:Sidewall00—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

0 patterns with matching reports.

No narratives match the published patterns.