Damaged Relays May Short Circuit
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Kibbi, LLC
- Units affected
- 115
- Recall opened
- Nov 9, 2023
- Owner notification
- Nov 8, 2023
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Equipment
Affected vehicles (4)
- RENEGADE CLASSIC2023
- RENEGADE EXPLORER2023
- RENEGADE VERONA2023
- RENEGADE XL2023
Component / system
Defect
Kibbi, LLC is recalling certain 2023 Renegade Classic, Classic Toter, Explorer, Verona LE, and XL recreational vehicles, equipped with Multiplex HC Relay Cards with part number, 70516J. The relays may be damaged, which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Risk / consequence
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Kibbi will remove the 2, 4, and 6 output wires from the connector on the C25, and update the files on the touch screen, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 08, 2023. Owners may contact Kibbi customer service at 1-574-766-0196.
Chronology of events
- Sep 26, 2023
On 9/26/2023, Renegade notified Firefly Int. of a potential issue they had discovered in damaged relay boards on the ECM. Firefly began an investigation into the issue and were able to determine the issue on 9/27/2023.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- NOV 09, 2023 - NOV 10, 2023
- Owner notification
- NOV 09, 2023 - NOV 25, 2023
Documents (13)
Source: NHTSA campaign 23E087000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.