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

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IKON Verona
XL Valencia
Classic Veracruz
Explorer Vienna
Verona LE Villagio
Renegade RV March 28, 2023 Page 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Renegade RV Recall Campaign 23V161
MARCH 2023
THIS NOTICE APPLIES TO YOUR VEHICLE
Renegade RV
52216 State Road 15
Bristol, IN 46507
March 21,2023
Attention: Renegade Owner
This notice pertains to Vin. #
Unit #
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Renegade RV has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022-2023 Classics, Explorer, and XL’s.
What is the issue: 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.
What is the safety risk: There is the possibility the latch may malfunction and pose an issue with exit from the motorhome, increasing the risk of injury during an emergency.
Identify any warning which can precede or occur: Latch will not operate. Cannot open door from inside the coach.
What is the cause: Defective part.
What is the Remedy: At no cost to the customer, Inspect the involved component as outlined on the attached instructions If an issue is found, you or your dealer must complete the outlined repair at NO CHARGE to the CUSTOMER. The remedy is expected to take 0.3 hr. to inspect, 0.7 hr. for the inspection and latch replacement. 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.
IKON Verona
XL Valencia
Classic Veracruz
Explorer Vienna
Verona LE Villagio
Renegade RV March 28, 2023 Page 2
If you have incurred expense to remedy this issue prior to the date of this notice, you may have the opportunity to obtain reimbursement for that expense. For details, contact us at the email address provided.
warranty@renegaderv.com
If you believe that Renegade RV has failed, or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington DC 20590; or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safecar.gov.
Federal law requires that you forward a copy of this safety recall notice to the lessee within 10 days.
Renegade RV is committed to providing the best products that enable our customers to enjoy a mobile lifestyle and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Best regards,
Kirk Manring
Customer Service Manager
Renegade Mfg.
Office: 574-966-0160
kmanring@renegaderv.com

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Motor Homes | Trailers | Specialty Vehicles
IKON Specialty Vehicles
XL High End Trailers
Classic
Explorer
Verona
Vienna
Villagio
Renegade RV March 21, 2023 Page 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
Renegade RV Recall Campaign 23V161
March 2023
Renegade RV
52216 State Road 15
Bristol, IN 46507
March 15, 2023
Attention: Renegade Dealer _______________________
We have been notified by Lippert there is a possibility the Motorized Rotary Latch MRL-41210-2006 used in
the entry door on the Classic, Explorer, XL, and Verona LE, could malfunction and pose an issue with
exiting the motorhome. The latch will need inspected outlined on the attached instructions and submit a
claim documenting to Lippert for the inspection and verification of no issue found for payment of 0.3 hr. for
the inspection labor charges. If an issue is found, you or your dealer must complete the outlined repair for
payment of 0.7 hr. for the inspection and latch replace labor charges. Lippert’s Customer Service department
may be reached via email at recall@lci1.com or via phone at 574-538-4514.
As a Renegade dealer you can show this unit on your dealer lot, however, it cannot be sold or delivered to a
retail customer until the inspection and or remedy has been performed.
This notice pertains to Vin#__________________________Unit#______________
Once Recall is remedied Via the instructions provided by Lippert, please return this notice to Kirk Manring
(contact information below)
Date Remedied:_________________________
Dealer Representative:____________________________________________________
Renegade is committed to providing the best products that enable our customers to enjoy a mobile
lifestyle and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Best regards,
Kirk Manring
Customer Service Manager
Renegade RV
A REV Group Company
Office 574-966-0160
kmanring@renegaderv.com

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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 : Submission Date :
Kibbi, LLC 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 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 :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The complete door lock has a redesigned part if replaced distinguished by page 3 in the Lippert inspection instructions.
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.
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-161
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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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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 : Submission Date :
Kibbi, LLC MAY 04, 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 : The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
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 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 :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The complete door lock has a redesigned part if replaced distinguished by page 3 in the Lippert inspection instructions.
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.
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-161
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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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