CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
- Problem
- Kibbi, LLC (Kibbi) is recalling certain 2021 Renegade RV Vienna and Villagio motorhomes equipped with Dayton/Snyder electrical relays. A stranded wire used in the connector may cause the relay to overheat.
- Risk
- An overheated electrical relay increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the electrical relay and reconnect wiring as necessary. Dealers will also add a warning label by the Firefly touch screen that states, "Don't use Range, Microwave or Air Conditioning unit unless the coach is powered by shore or Generator." All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 29, 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
Certain 2021 motorhomes built on the Renegade chassis may have an electrical relay that can overheat because a stranded wire in its connector may not make proper contact. An overheated relay increases the risk of a fire in the vehicle.
Until the repair is done, the recall notice says a warning label will be placed by the Firefly touch screen. The label states: "Don't use Range, Microwave or Air Conditioning unit unless the coach is powered by shore or Generator." Follow that instruction to reduce the risk. The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will remove the electrical relay and reconnect wiring as necessary, and will add the warning label. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 29, 2022. You can also contact Kibbi's customer service at 1-574-966-0196, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Renegade Vienna | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Renegade Villagio | 2021 |