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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 20V296📅 May 22, 2020

2018 Kzrv Escape recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018 Escape recreational trailers. The Federal Identification Tag and Tire Inflation Pressure Label indicates an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and an incorrect tire and rim size with incorrect tire inflation pressure, which can result in the tires being overinflated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

💥 The risk

Overinflated tires may affecting vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

KZRV will mail corrected labels to owners with instructions for their application, free of charge. This recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153. KZRV's number for this recall is KZ-2020-02.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
20V296000
Manufacturer recall #
KZ-2020-02
Manufacturer
KZRV, L.P.
Vehicles affected
16
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
Owner phone
1-800-768-4016
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 12, 2020
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 20V296 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 20V296?

2018 Kzrv Escape. 16 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kzrv dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-768-4016.