The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V286000·Announced 2013-07-02

Kibbi Recalls 2013 Renegade Trailer Due to Awning Motor Defect

Kibbi is recalling one 2013 Renegade KIT28TA trailer because a design change may cause awning motor screws to shear, potentially allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly and increasing injury or crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Kibbi, LLC is recalling one model year 2013 Renegade KIT28TA trailer manufactured on April 12, 2013. The recall addresses a design change in the power awning motor assembly that may cause the motor assembly screws to shear unknowingly.

If the motor assembly screws shear, the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit. This condition increases the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed. Kibbi will notify the owner, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motor with one of a different design. The recall began during July 2013. Owners may contact Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information, or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RENEGADE KIT28TA
Brand
RENEGADE
Manufacturer
Kibbi, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • KIT28TA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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