Recall 17V347 affects 41 2016-2018 Kzrv Venom fifth-wheel trailers with missing copper gas-line extensions. Repair is free at any franchised Kzrv dealer.
Kzrv is recalling 41 2016-2018 Venom fifth-wheel travel trailers with the outside kitchen option because they were built without a 12-inch copper pipe between the rubber gas supply hose and the cooktop pilot light. Without that pipe, the gas line can overheat and melt near the pilot light, increasing fire risk, and Kzrv dealers will install the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The outside kitchen cooktop on the 2016-2018 Kzrv Venom uses the LP gas system to feed fuel from the trailer supply line to the burner box. In the correct setup, a short copper pipe sits between the rubber gas supply hose and the pilot-light area. Copper handles heat near the cooktop better than rubber, so it keeps the flexible hose away from the flame area.
On affected Venom trailers with the outside kitchen option, that 12-inch copper tail piece was left out when the floorplans were built. The rubber LP hose was installed too close to the cooktop burner box. Heat or flame contact in that area can damage the hose, which can let LP gas escape near an ignition source.
Owners can smell gas at the cooktop or see excessive flame coming from under the cooktop. Those are warning signs that the LP gas line area needs attention before the outside kitchen is used again.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2016, 2017, and 2018 model years, all tied to the same LPG lines and fittings.
| 2018 Kzrv Venom | Lines and fittings |
|---|---|
| 2016 Kzrv Venom | Lines and fittings |
| 2017 Kzrv Venom | Lines and fittings |
| Units affected | 41 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
Year and model alone do not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A missing copper pipe leaves the rubber gas line too close to the pilot light. Heat from the pilot light can melt the line and increase the risk of a fire. A gas smell at the cook top or flame from under the cook top is a warning sign to stop using the cook top and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Kzrv dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2018 Kzrv Venom is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kzrv dealer to schedule the free copper-extension repair that keeps the rubber gas line away from the cooktop pilot light.
- Bring any recall notice you received, and reference recall number 17V347 when you call.
- Avoid using the outside kitchen cooktop until the copper extension is installed.
- Call Kzrv customer service at 1-800-768-4016 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kzrv technician installs a 12-inch copper extension between the cooktop pilot light and the rubber gas supply hose for the outside kitchen. The added copper section moves the rubber line away from the pilot light area. Parts and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid for this repair, contact Kzrv customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 153 or 154, and ask what documentation is needed under Kzrv's general reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 30, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 5, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 17, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| July 17, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 17, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V347?
Recall 17V347 covers 41 2016-2018 Kzrv Venom fifth-wheel travel trailers with the outside kitchen option. The affected trailers lack a 12-inch copper pipe between the rubber gas supply hose and the cooktop pilot light, so Kzrv dealers install the missing extension for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2018 Kzrv Venom is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V347. If it is, contact a franchised Kzrv dealer to schedule installation of the 12-inch copper extension between the pilot light and the rubber gas line. Reference recall 17V347 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Kzrv dealers install the 12-inch copper extension free of charge. Kzrv began this recall on June 5, 2017, so the dealer repair is available.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. Without the copper pipe, the rubber gas line sits too close to the cooktop pilot light, gets too hot, and melts. If your VIN is included, stop using the outside kitchen until a Kzrv dealer completes the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V347000 |
|---|---|
| Kzrv customer service | 1-800-768-4016 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V347 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V347000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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