Incorrectly Tightened Shock Bolts

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

K.Z., Inc. (K.Z.) is recalling certain 2026 Durango recreational trailers equipped with certain Curt Touring Coil Suspensions. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.

Risk / consequence

Broken shock retainer bolt heads and washers may detach and become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

K.Z. will replace the shock bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2026. Owners may contact K.Z. customer service at 1-800-768-4016 ext. 154 or 153. K.Z.'s number for this recall is KZ-2026-01.

Chronology of events

1. Apr 21, 2026

   04/21/26- Multiple units found with broken shock bolts in yard

2. Apr 23, 2026

   04/23/26- Meeting held with LCI. They identified that certain Touring Coil Spring Suspensions may have been assembled with a bad batch of shock absorber mounting bolts that was due to hydrogen embrittlement. Lippert informed KZ that at the time the scope was small.

3. Apr 24, 2026

   4/24/26- LCI had techs out to KZ to replace all bolts on any TCS Suspensions on KZ grounds as well as units being held in surrounding holding yards.

4. May 7, 2026

   05/07/26 -LCI notified KZ that they issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 019-001-2026 identifying a potential condition involving improper torque of shock mounting bolts and providing repair instructions and corrective action.

5. May 8, 2026

   05/08/26- Investigation opened to determine the scope of units affected.

6. May 11, 2026

   05/11/26- KZ compiled information to identify the potentially affected vehicle population.

7. May 15, 2026

   05/15/26- KZ determined that the condition could present a safety-related defect due to the potential of bolt heads or shock separation during transit, which could create a hazard to following vehicles. KZ elected to conduct a safety recall.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

May 20, 2026 - Jul 15, 2026 No Dealers

Owner notification

May 20, 2026 - Jul 15, 2026 Phased Recall

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