Kibbi Renegade RV Recall Over Fan Circuit Board
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Kibbi, LLC is recalling certain 2026-2027 Renegade recreational vehicles due to a risk of overheating in the MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on September 5, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Kibbi, LLC (Kibbi) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Renegade recreational vehicles equipped with MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. The printed circuit board may fail during certain operations and overheat.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 12,120 units of the following 2026-2027 Renegade models: Valencia, Verona, Vera Cruz, Vienna, Villagio, Verona LE, XL, Garage, Totter, Explorer TS, Explorer, and Classic. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V574000.
What You Should Do
Dealers will inspect and replace the printed circuit board as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Airxcel’s customer service at 574-247-9235 or oemform@airxcel.com or Kibbi's customer service at 1-574-966-0196.
Why This Matters
An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V574000: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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