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Vehicle RecallReported September 5, 2026 (4 days ago)

2027 Renegade Explorer

Recalled by Kibbi, LLC

Vehicle recall

Kibbi, LLC

Vehicle safety recall

This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Kibbi, LLC has issued a safety recall covering 2027 Renegade Explorer, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was reported on September 5, 2026 and affects approximately 505 vehicles. Vehicle safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the NHTSA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers 2027 Renegade Explorer, with approximately 505 vehicles affected. The company behind the recall is Kibbi, LLC, based in Nationwide. The NHTSA describes the product as: “2027 Renegade Explorer; 2027 Renegade Vera Cruz; 2026 Renegade Valencia; 2027 Renegade Valencia; 2027 Renegade Verona Le; 2026 Renegade Garage; 2026 Renegade Xl; 2026 Renegade Verona Le; 2027 Renegade Explorer Ts; 2026 Renegade Vera Cruz; 2026 Renegade Vienna…”

Why was 2027 Renegade Explorer recalled?

According to the NHTSA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Kibbi, LLC (Kibbi) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Renegade Valencia, Verona, Vera Cruz, Vienna, Villagio, Verona LE, XL, Garage, Totter, Explorer TS, Explorer, and Classic recreational vehicles equipped with MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. The printed circuit board may fail durin….”

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought 2027 Renegade Explorer, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (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.…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.

Check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN (the 17-character number on your dashboard or door jamb) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If it is, contact your dealer — safety recall repairs are performed free of charge. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public NHTSA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the NHTSA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.

Who this recall affects

This recall matters to anyone who bought 2027 Renegade Explorer. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.

Distribution listed in the notice: United States.

How to check whether you have it

Your VIN is the 17-character number visible through the windshield on the driver's side dashboard, and on the sticker inside the driver's door jamb. It's also on your registration and insurance card.

Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: 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.

What to do if you already bought it

Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included — recalls often cover only part of a model year.

If it is included, contact any authorized dealer to schedule the repair. Safety recall work is performed free of charge, whether or not you bought the vehicle new and regardless of warranty status.

If the notice above includes a "do not drive" or "park outside" warning, follow it until the repair is done. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Full recall details

Status
Ongoing
Date reported
September 5, 2026
Recall started
September 5, 2026
Distributed in
Nationwide
What was recalled
2027 Renegade Explorer; 2027 Renegade Vera Cruz; 2026 Renegade Valencia; 2027 Renegade Valencia; 2027 Renegade Verona Le; 2026 Renegade Garage; 2026 Renegade Xl; 2026 Renegade Verona Le; 2027 Renegade Explorer Ts; 2026 Renegade Vera Cruz; 2026 Renegade Vienna; 2027 Renegade Garage; 2027 Renegade Vienna; 2027 Renegade Verona; 2026 Renegade Verona; 2026 Renegade Totter; 2026 Renegade Villagio; 2027 Renegade Villagio; 2…Show full text ▾2027 Renegade Explorer; 2027 Renegade Vera Cruz; 2026 Renegade Valencia; 2027 Renegade Valencia; 2027 Renegade Verona Le; 2026 Renegade Garage; 2026 Renegade Xl; 2026 Renegade Verona Le; 2027 Renegade Explorer Ts; 2026 Renegade Vera Cruz; 2026 Renegade Vienna; 2027 Renegade Garage; 2027 Renegade Vienna; 2027 Renegade Verona; 2026 Renegade Verona; 2026 Renegade Totter; 2026 Renegade Villagio; 2027 Renegade Villagio; 2026 Renegade Explorer Ts; 2027 Renegade Xl; 2026 Renegade Explorer; 2027 Renegade Classic; 2027 Renegade Totter; 2026 Renegade Classic
Why it was recalled (as stated by the NHTSA)
Kibbi, LLC (Kibbi) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Renegade Valencia, Verona, Vera Cruz, Vienna, Villagio, Verona LE, XL, Garage, Totter, Explorer TS, Explorer, and Classic recreational vehicles equipped with MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. The printed circuit board may fail during certain operations and overheat. An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
How to identify the affected product
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.
Amount recalled
505 vehicles

What you can do

Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

Quick answers

Why was 2027 Renegade Explorer recalled?+

According to the NHTSA: Kibbi, LLC (Kibbi) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Renegade Valencia, Verona, Vera Cruz, Vienna, V…

How serious is this recall?+

Vehicle safety recall. This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should I do if I have 2027 Renegade Explorer?+

Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.

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View the official NHTSA record

Opens the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data for this recall.

Recall number: NHTSA-26V574000. Information last synced from the NHTSA on September 9, 2026.