Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V173000 Reported March 24, 2015

Quad step rivet failure

Q: What is recall 15V173000?

NHTSA recall 15V173000 was issued by K.z., Inc. on March 24, 2015. It addresses: Quad step rivet failure. The recall affects approximately 723 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment 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. · Equipment · 723 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15V173000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

K.z., Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

723

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 24, 2015

Completion Rate

37.76

Defect Summary

Kzrv, l.p. (kzrv) is recalling certain model year 2015 kz-rv gold, goldrush, goldrush klondike, and prestige, 2014-2015 goldrush discovery, 2013-2015 goldrush nugget and 2012-2015 stoneridge recreational vehicles manufactured may 27, 2011, to december 8, 2014. in the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.

Safety Consequence

If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Kzrv will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rivets, free of charge. The recall began on april 24, 2015. owners may contact kzrv customer service 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 15V173000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 15V173000

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

What is recall 15V173000?

NHTSA recall 15V173000 was issued by K.z., Inc. on March 24, 2015. It addresses: Quad step rivet failure. The recall affects approximately 723 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized K.z., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V173000 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.