Entry Door Latch Failure – 2022-2023 Renegade RV Classic, Explorer, & XL Motorhomes

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-161 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Kibbi, LLC Submission Date : MAR 10, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-161 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Kibbi, LLC Address : 52218 State Route 15 Bristol IN 46507 Company phone : 574-966-0196 Population : Number of potentially involved : 63 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Renegade RV Classic, Explorer, XL, Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : DIESEL Descriptive Information : Supplier initiated recall. Lippert has conducted a thorough investigation and determined an issue which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain entry doors for motorized RV products built with Global Link Motorized Rotary Latch MRL-41210-2006. There is the possibility the latch may malfunction and pose an issue with exit from the motorhome. Lippert has filed an equipment recall with NHTSA 23E-008. Production Dates : SEP 01, 2022 – FEB 24, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : A portion of the latch may break off when attempting to exit the coach. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : There is the possibility the latch may malfunction and pose an issue with exit from the motorhome. Description of the Cause : Defective part. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Latch will not operate. Cannot open door from inside the coach. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-161 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Global LK702 Component Description : Entry door latch Component Part Number : 2021023988 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Lippert Address : PO box 2888 Elkhart Indiana 46515 Country : United States Chronology : 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. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Inspect the involved component as outlined on the attached instructions and submit a claim documenting the inspection and verification of no issue found for payment of the inspection labor charges. If an issue is found, you or your dealer must complete the outlined repair for payment of the labor charges. Lippert’s Customer Service department may be reached via email at recall@lci1.com or via phone at 574-538-4514 if there are any questions. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The complete door lock has a redesigned part if replaced distinguished by page 3 in the Lippert inspection instructions. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Inspection done on vehicles with suspect parts installed and repairs made per the Lippert repair instructions. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Renegade RV will contact the dealers and customers within 45 days. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-161 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 24, 2023 – APR 07, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 07, 2023 – APR 21, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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