CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Kibbi, LLC (Kibbi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Vienna and Villagio recreational vehicles. Exhaust temperatures may cause the storage box to melt or catch on fire.
- Risk
- The storage box may melt or catch on fire, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a heat shield under the storage compartment box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Kibbi's customer service at 1-574-966-0196.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Exhaust temperatures can cause the storage box in certain recreational vehicles to melt or catch fire. The recall covers 2019 through 2021 Vienna and Villagio models.
A fire or melting storage box creates a risk of injury to occupants and damage to the vehicle. If your vehicle is in this range, the problem can develop without obvious warning signs, so it is worth checking your vehicle soon.
The repair is free. An authorized dealer will install a heat shield under the storage compartment box. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 5, 2022, and you can contact Kibbi customer service at 1-574-966-0196. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Renegade Vienna | 201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Renegade Villagio | 201920202021 |