KZRV 2018 Sportsmen LE Trailers: Improper Spare Tires Risk Crash
KZRV is recalling 2018 Sportsmen LE trailers with incorrect spare tires that could fail when used under full load, risking a crash. Owners will get free replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the spare tire is used while the trailer is fully loaded, the tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
KZRV is recalling 2018 Sportsmen LE trailers that came with improperly sized and loaded spare tires. Using these tires while the trailer is fully loaded could cause a tire failure and crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225153-kzrv-2018-sportsmen-le-trailers-improper-spare-tires-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225153-kzrv-2018-sportsmen-le-trailers-improper-spare-tires-risk-crash · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V419000
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“KZRV 2018 Sportsmen LE Trailers: Improper Spare Tires Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225153-kzrv-2018-sportsmen-le-trailers-improper-spare-tires-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #17V419000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V419000).
Why it’s dangerous
The spare tire has incorrect size and load capacity. If used while the trailer is fully loaded, it may fail, causing a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 KZRV Sportsmen LE trailers are affected. Trailer users who regularly carry heavy loads are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2018 Sportsmen LE trailer for the improper spare tire. The recall started July 24, 2017, and applies to trailers with the wrong tire size and load capacity.
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What to do — step by step
Contact KZRV Customer Service
Call 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153 to arrange a free spare tire replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
KZRV will notify owners and dealers will replace the spare tire with the proper one, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2017. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2017-04.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 24 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- 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 #17V419000 (June 30, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.
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