CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES:VALVE
- Problem
- Kibbi, LLC (Kibbi) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Renegade Vienna vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to June 1, 2016, and 2014-2016 Renegade Villagio vehicles manufactured March 4, 2013, to June 6, 2016. While checking or filing the rear inner tires, the valve stem extensions may inadvertently be loosened, resulting in a slow air leak.
- Risk
- If the valve stem extensions loosen and allow air to leak, the tires may be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
- Remedy
- Kibbi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve stem extensions, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2016. Owners may contact Kibbi customer service at 1-574-966-0196. Kibbi's number for this recall is Sprinter 6302016.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain rear inner tires may have valve stem extensions that loosen during tire checks or filling, causing a slow air leak. Underinflated tires are more likely to fail, which raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the valve stem extensions at no cost, and Kibbi will notify affected owners. You can also contact Kibbi customer service at 1-574-966-0196. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Renegade Vienna | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Renegade Villagio | 201420152016 |