KZRV 2019 RV Cooktop Recall: Inverted Flame Risk of Burn Injury
KZRV is recalling 2019 RV models with Capital LP gas cooktops that may invert flame, causing burn injuries. Owners must replace cooktop with safe alternative.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the flame becomes inverted, excessive heat buildup may occur, increasing the risk of a burn injury.
What happened, in plain English
KZRV is recalling certain 2019 RVs with Capital liquid propane cooktops that can invert flames, potentially causing burns. Affected owners should get a replacement cooktop from a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224138-kzrv-2019-rv-cooktop-recall-inverted-flame-risk-of-burn.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224138-kzrv-2019-rv-cooktop-recall-inverted-flame-risk-of-burn · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V165000
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“KZRV 2019 RV Cooktop Recall: Inverted Flame Risk of Burn Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224138-kzrv-2019-rv-cooktop-recall-inverted-flame-risk-of-burn. Based on NHTSA recall #19V165000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V165000).
Why it’s dangerous
When the furnace runs, the cooktop's flame can become inverted. This causes excessive heat buildup, which may lead to burns if someone is nearby.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 KZRV RVs with Capital liquid propane cooktops are affected. People using these cooktops while the furnace is running are at risk of burns.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 KZRV RV has a Capital liquid propane cooktop. The recall covers models with the 'Sonic Lite', 'Sportsmen Classic', and 'Escape' trailer names.
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What to do — step by step
Contact KZRV Customer Service
Call 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153 to get replacement instructions.
Replace Cooktop
Dealers will replace the existing cooktop with a safe alternative at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
KZRV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing cooktop with a cooktop by another manufacturer, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2019-01.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 21 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a risk of serious injury?
The recall states that an inverted flame may cause excessive heat buildup, increasing burn injury risk. However, no specific serious injury cases were reported.
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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 #19V165000 (April 3, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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.