Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V823000 Reported November 15, 2016

Aluminum ladder hinge may separate

K.z., Inc. · N/A · 318 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V823000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
K.z., Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
318
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 15, 2016
Completion Rate
21.38

Defect Summary

Kzrv, l.p. (kzrv) is recalling certain model year 2015 venom, inferno, sportsmen, sportster, mxt and sporttrek trailers manufactured july 1, 2014, to august 31, 2015, equipped with certain aluminum black ladders manufactured by christianson industries. the affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.

Safety Consequence

If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Kzrv will notify owners, and dealers will install a hinge brace over the back of the existing hinges, free of charge. the recall began on december 16, 2016. owners may contact kzrv customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized K.z., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V823000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V823000

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

What is recall 16V823000?

NHTSA recall 16V823000 was issued by K.z., Inc. on November 15, 2016. It addresses: Aluminum ladder hinge may separate. The recall affects approximately 318 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 16V823000 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.