Recall 17V387 covers 553 2018 Kzrv recreational trailers with missing manufacturing dates on certification labels. The corrected label is free from Kzrv.
Kzrv is recalling 553 2018 Venom, Sportsmen Sportster, Spree, Sport Trek, Connect, Spree Escape, Sportsmen Classic, and Durango recreational trailers because the federal certification label is missing the manufacturing date. Without that date, owners can have trouble confirming whether a later safety recall applies; Kzrv dealers will correct the label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Certification label on the 2018 Kzrv recreational trailer is the permanent label that identifies the trailer and records required build information. On Venom, Sportsmen Sportster, Spree, Sport Trek, Connect, Spree Escape, Sportsmen Classic, and Durango trailers, that label is supposed to show the manufacturing date along with the other certification details.
On affected trailers, the manufacturing date was left off when the certification labels were printed. Kzrv traced the issue to a new employee omitting that information during label production, even though the manufacturing dates were still present in the company's electronic files. The corrected label includes the date of manufacture, so the defect is an incomplete label, not a broken mechanical part.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners will not feel, hear, or smell anything different because the problem is on the certification label rather than in a trailer system.
Who's affected?
Covers eight Kzrv trailer lines in the 2018 model year, all tied to the same vehicle label issue.
| 2018 Kzrv Venom | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Kzrv Sportsmen Sportster | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Kzrv Spree | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Kzrv Sport Trek | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Kzrv Connect | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Kzrv Spree Escape | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Kzrv Sportsmen Classic | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Kzrv Durango | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 553 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2018 Kzrv model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A missing production date on the certification label can leave owners unsure whether a safety recall applies to their trailer. That uncertainty delays recall action and increases the risk of injury or a crash. Check the VIN and label status, then schedule the corrected-label remedy. Repair is free at any franchised Kzrv dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Kzrv trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Kzrv customer service at 1-800-768-4016 to request the corrected Federal Certification label that adds the missing manufacturing date.
- Reference recall number 17V387 when you call, and ask for Kzrv recall KZ-2017-03 if the service desk needs the company recall number.
- Apply the corrected label after it arrives, or ask a franchised Kzrv dealer to install it during your next service visit.
What happens at the repair
Kzrv's repair is a corrected Federal Certification label, provided free of charge. The corrected label adds the manufacturing date missing from the original label on the 2018 trailer. A Kzrv service contact can confirm how the corrected label is supplied for your VIN and whether dealer help is needed to place it correctly. Kzrv has a general reimbursement plan on file, so keep documentation for any label correction you already paid for and contact Kzrv customer service about reimbursement under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
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Timeline
| June 20, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 27, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 17, 2017 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 17, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| August 18, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| August 18, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V387?
Recall 17V387 covers 553 2018 Kzrv recreational trailers with a Federal Certification label that is missing the manufacturing date. That missing date can make future recall matching harder for owners. Kzrv will provide a corrected Federal Certification label for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Kzrv Venom, Sportsmen Sportster, Spree, Sport Trek, Connect, Spree Escape, Sportsmen Classic, or Durango is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 17V387. If it is, contact Kzrv customer service at 1-800-768-4016 and ask for the corrected Federal Certification label under recall KZ-2017-03. The corrected label is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Kzrv will provide the corrected Federal Certification label free of charge. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to remedy safety recalls at no cost to owners, and this recall fixes the missing manufacturing date on the certification label.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is recall identification, not a failed mechanical part. If the manufacturing date is missing, an owner can have trouble deciding whether a future safety recall applies to that trailer. The fix is the corrected Federal Certification label from Kzrv.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V387000 |
|---|---|
| Kzrv customer service | 1-800-768-4016 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V387 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V387000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →