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KZRV 2019 Durango Trailer: Incorrect Tire Size Risk

KZRV recalls 2017-2019 Durango trailers with incorrect Federal Certification tire size label. This may cause improper tire installation and increase crash risk. Owners should contact KZRV for free label replacement.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #18V540000VehicleKZRV ›
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What happened, in plain English

KZRV is recalling certain 2017-2019 Durango trailers because the Federal Certification label shows the wrong tire size. This could lead to improper tire installation and a higher risk of crashes if the trailer is used without the correct tires. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224135-kzrv-2019-durango-trailer-incorrect-tire-size-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224135-kzrv-2019-durango-trailer-incorrect-tire-size-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V540000

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“KZRV 2019 Durango Trailer: Incorrect Tire Size Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224135-kzrv-2019-durango-trailer-incorrect-tire-size-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V540000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V540000).

Why it’s dangerous

The Federal Certification label incorrectly lists the tire size as ST235/80R16G instead of the correct ST235/85R16G. This mismatch could lead to improper tire installation, which may cause the trailer to be unstable or crash during use.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2017-2019 KZRV Durango, Venom, and Sidewinder recreational trailers are affected. Trailer users who install tires based on the incorrect label are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the Federal Certification label on your trailer that lists tire size as ST235/80R16G. The recall covers 2017-2019 KZRV Durango, Venom, and Sidewinder recreational trailers.

  • Brand
    KZRV
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact KZRV Customer Service

    Call 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153 to get the correct Federal Certification label replaced for free.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2018-08.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

2 dated steps over 50 days.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Aug 16, 201812. Recall began: Oct 5, 201822018
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Recall began

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V540000 (August 16, 2018)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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