# How to: Troubleshooting openebs-localpv-provisioner Failures in kURL **URL:** \ **Category:** How do I?\ **Tags:** support, kurl\ **Created:** [May 15, 2025, 6:42am UTC](https://community.replicated.com/t/how-to-troubleshooting-openebs-localpv-provisioner-failures-in-kurl/1520 "2025-05-15T06:42:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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After installing your kURL cluster, you might encounter an issue where the `openebs-localpv-provisioner` pod keeps failing or restarting. Consequently, related Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs) remain in the `Pending `state without being bound to any volume. Before taking any recovery or cluster reset actions, it is recommended to first collect relevant diagnostic information about the `openebs-localpv-provisioner` pod. This will help you identify the root cause and take appropriate steps. **1. Collect Logs from the openebs-localpv-provisioner Pod** Run the following commands to describe the pod and collect its logs: ```auto kubectl describe pod kubectl logs ``` Look for errors that may indicate issues with the underlying host disk or other system factors. **2. Check the Status of the init-pvc-xxxxx Pod** Use the following command to check the status of the initialization pod associated with the PVC: ```auto kubectl describe pod init-pvc-xxxxx ``` If this pod is not marked as Completed, it indicates that the PVC binding process has failed. Inspect the pod logs for more details on the failure. **3. Verify File Permissions in the /var/openebs Directory** Ensure that the permissions on the target directory are correct: ```auto ls -ld /var/openebs ``` A correct example of the directory permissions should look like: ```auto drwxr-xr-x ``` **4. Collect a Host Support Bundle (if necessary)** To assist further troubleshooting, collect a host support bundle and share it with the Replicated support team for detailed analysis.