Safety Recall NHTSA · 07V145000 Reported March 28, 2007

Bottom step pivot arm/hickory springs

Q: What is recall 07V145000?

NHTSA recall 07V145000 was issued by K.z., Inc. on March 28, 2007. It addresses: Bottom step pivot arm/hickory springs. The recall affects approximately 285 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

K.z., Inc. · N/A · 285 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

07V145000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

K.z., Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

285

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 28, 2007

Defect Summary

On certain travel and fifth wheel trailers equipped with hickory springs 'big easy triple steps,' an improper engagement of the bottom step pivot arm with the formed stop edge of the middle step support bracket can result in the bottom step rotating to an unsafe downward angle.

Safety Consequence

A person could be injured should the step give way while being used to enter or exit the trailer.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the trailers for the manufacturing date sticker to verify the date of production of the step and, if necessary, will weld stock to each side of the lower (triple) step stop edges. the recall began on march 21, 2007. owners may contact kzrv at 1-800-768-4016.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized K.z., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 07V145000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 07V145000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 07V145000?

NHTSA recall 07V145000 was issued by K.z., Inc. on March 28, 2007. It addresses: Bottom step pivot arm/hickory springs. The recall affects approximately 285 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized K.z., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V145000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.