Recall 19V165 affects 1,164 2019 Kzrv Sportsmen, Escape, and Sonic Lite recreational trailers for inverted cooktop flames. Replacement is free at any franchised Kzrv dealer.
Kzrv is recalling 1,164 2019 Sportsmen, Escape, and Sonic Lite recreational trailers equipped with a Capital LP gas two-burner cooktop because the flame can invert when the furnace is running. If that happens, excessive heat buildup can increase the risk of burn injury, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Capital liquid propane gas drop-in 2 burner cooktop in these 2019 Kzrv Sportsmen, Escape, and Sonic Lite recreational trailers is the built-in stove used for cooking. It should send gas to the burner and hold a steady flame at the burner surface while the appliance is in use.
On affected trailers, the cooktop installation makes the flame sensitive to air drafts. When the furnace is running, airflow around the cooktop can cause the flame to invert instead of burning steadily at the burner. That means the problem is tied to how the cooktop sits in the trailer and how air moves when another appliance is operating.
There is no warning sign before failure. The cooktop can look normal before use, so the VIN decides whether a specific trailer is included in recall 19V165.
Who's affected?
Sportsmen, Escape, and Sonic Lite are grouped under the same equipment component for this campaign.
| 2019 Kzrv Sportsmen | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2019 Kzrv Escape | Equipment |
| 2019 Kzrv Sonic Lite | Equipment |
| Units affected | 1,164 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An inverted cooktop flame traps excess heat around the appliance and increases the risk of a burn injury. If the flame looks inverted or heat builds up, stop using the cooktop and schedule the recall repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Kzrv dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Kzrv Sportsmen, Escape, or Sonic Lite recreational trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kzrv dealer and ask whether the free cooktop replacement is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the free cooktop replacement that removes the Capital LP gas cooktop linked to inverted flame and heat buildup when the furnace is running.
- Reference recall number 19V165 when you call, and bring the owner notice if Kzrv mailed one.
- Avoid using the cooktop while the furnace is running until the replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kzrv technician replaces the existing Capital liquid propane two burner drop-in cooktop with a cooktop from another manufacturer. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Kzrv has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related cooktop repair before the recall notice. Bring repair orders, receipts, and payment documentation to the service desk so the claim can be reviewed under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 4, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 24, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 3, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| May 3, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 3, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V165?
Recall 19V165 covers 1,164 2019 Kzrv Sportsmen, Escape, and Sonic Lite recreational trailers with a Capital liquid propane gas drop-in burner cooktop. The cooktop flame can invert when the furnace is running, creating excessive heat buildup and increasing burn-injury risk.
What should I do if my 2019 Kzrv Sportsmen, Escape, or Sonic Lite is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 19V165. If it is, contact a franchised Kzrv dealer to schedule the cooktop replacement. Reference recall number KZ-2019-01 or NHTSA campaign 19V165 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Kzrv dealers will replace the existing Capital cooktop with a cooktop from another manufacturer free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is burn injury from excessive heat buildup at the cooktop. The reported issue happens when the cooktop flame inverts while the furnace is running. Until the repair is complete, avoid using the affected cooktop and arrange the free dealer replacement.
When did the Kzrv recall repair begin?
The recall repair began April 24, 2019. Kzrv notified owners and directed dealers to replace the existing cooktop for free. Owners can also call Kzrv customer service at 1-800-768-4016 with recall number KZ-2019-01.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V165000 |
|---|---|
| Kzrv customer service | 1-800-768-4016 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V165 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V165000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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