Entry Door Latch Failure
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Kibbi, LLC
- Units affected
- 63
- Recall opened
- Mar 10, 2023
- Owner notification
- Mar 28, 2023
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (3)
- RENEGADE CLASSIC2022–2023
- RENEGADE EXPLORER2022–2023
- RENEGADE XL2022–2023
Component / system
Defect
Kibbi, LLC (Kibbi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Renegade RV Classic, Explorer, and XL Motorhomes. The entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit.
Risk / consequence
The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kibbi customer service at 1-574-966-0196.
Chronology of events
- Feb 23, 2023
Lippert determined an issue which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain entry doors for motorized RV product built with Global Link Motorized Rotary Latch MRL-41210-2006. Lippert informed Renegade RV and Rev Recreation Group on 2/23/2023 of their decision to file equipment recall 23E-008 with NHTSA. Renegade and REV Recreation Group began an investigation into the units affected and compiled a list of potentially affected vehicles.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- MAR 24, 2023 - APR 07, 2023
- Owner notification
- APR 07, 2023 - APR 21, 2023
Documents (15)
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V161000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.