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November 9, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23E087000
Damaged Relays May Short Circuit
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E087
Manufacturer Kibbi, LLC
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 115
Summary
Kibbi, LLC is recalling certain 2023 Renegade Classic, Classic Toter, Explorer, Verona LE, and XL recreational vehicles, equipped with Multiplex HC Relay Cards with part number, 70516J. The relays may be damaged, which can result in an electrical short circuit.
Remedy
Kibbi will remove the 2, 4, and 6 output wires from the connector on the C25, and update the files on the touch screen, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2023. Owners may contact Kibbi customer service at 1-574-766-0196.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
On 9/26/2023, Renegade notified Firefly Int. of a potential issue they had discovered in damaged relay boards on the ECM. Firefly began an investigation into the issue and were able to determine the issue on 9/27/2023.
4 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| RENEGADE | CLASSIC | 2023 |
| RENEGADE | EXPLORER | 2023 |
| RENEGADE | VERONA | 2023 |
| RENEGADE | XL | 2023 |
3 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-23E087-3299.PDF 214.118KB
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Recall 573 Report – 11/21/2023
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Recall Acknowledgement
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- Small size/Low power consumption/High contact voltage/ High sensitivity.
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- Life Expectancy Electrical: 100,000 Operation, Life Expectancy Mechanical: 10,000,000 Operation.
- Never go beyond its capabilities. Try to stay 10 to 15% below what the rate is for
- 12-volt 5-prong relay. Excellent water-repellent and dustproof ability, but not using it in water
- Be careful when inserting the relay into the socket. If you force it, you will bend the female connectors
- Primary leads use 12 a.w.g tinned copper wire. Coil leads use 16 a.w.g
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- Male-female slot design: Unique male-female slot design, easy to connect the relay with harness socket, clean and neat after installation
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- Package includes: 5 pack Waterproof Relay and Harness. 1x User manual
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-087
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Kibbi, LLC
Submission Date : NOV 21, 2023
NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-087
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 : 115
Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Multiplex
Model : HC Relay Card
Part No. : 70516J
Size : 4.75 inches x 3 inches
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : 2 reports of damaged relays were found on a card within the ECM. After
reviewing the damaged hardware and its designed usage, it was determined that
combined outputs were incorrectly utilized. This error only affects the hardware
for 2023 model year which started on April 17. Previous model years were
designed differently and will not be exposed to the potential failure. There are a
total of 122 cards that were shipped incorrectly.
Production Dates : APR 17, 2023 – SEP 27, 2023
Brand / Trade 2 : Renegade RV
Model : Classic
Part No. : K01
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : 2 reports of damaged relays were found on a card within the ECM. After
reviewing the damaged hardware and its designed usage, it was determined that
combined outputs were incorrectly utilized. this error only affects the hardware
for 2023 model year which started on April 17. Previous model years were
designed differently and will not be exposed to the potential failure. There are a
total of 124 cards that were shipped incorrectly.
Production Dates : MAY 30, 2023 – OCT 16, 2023
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-087 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Brand / Trade 3 : Renegade RV
Model : Explorer
Part No. : K04
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : 2 reports of damaged relays were found on a card within the ECM. After
reviewing the damaged hardware and its designed usage, it was determined that
combined outputs were incorrectly utilized. this error only affects the hardware
for 2023 model year which started on April 17. Previous model years were
designed differently and will not be exposed to the potential failure. There are a
total of 124 cards that were shipped incorrectly.
Production Dates : MAY 30, 2023 – OCT 16, 2023
Brand / Trade 4 : Renegade RV
Model : Explorer
Part No. : K04
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : 2 reports of damaged relays were found on a card within the ECM. After
reviewing the damaged hardware and its designed usage, it was determined that
combined outputs were incorrectly utilized. this error only affects the hardware
for 2023 model year which started on April 17. Previous model years were
designed differently and will not be exposed to the potential failure. There are a
total of 124 cards that were shipped incorrectly.
Production Dates : MAY 30, 2023 – OCT 16, 2023
Brand / Trade 5 : Renegade RV
Model : Explorer
Part No. : K04
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : 2 reports of damaged relays were found on a card within the ECM. After
reviewing the damaged hardware and its designed usage, it was determined that
combined outputs were incorrectly utilized. this error only affects the hardware
for 2023 model year which started on April 17. Previous model years were
designed differently and will not be exposed to the potential failure. There are a
total of 124 cards that were shipped incorrectly.
Production Dates : MAY 30, 2023 – OCT 16, 2023
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-087 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Brand / Trade 6 : Renegade RV
Model : XL
Part No. : K15
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : 2 reports of damaged relays were found on a card within the ECM. After
reviewing the damaged hardware and its designed usage, it was determined that
combined outputs were incorrectly utilized. this error only affects the hardware
for 2023 model year which started on April 17. Previous model years were
designed differently and will not be exposed to the potential failure. There are a
total of 124 cards that were shipped incorrectly.
Production Dates : MAY 30, 2023 – OCT 16, 2023
Brand / Trade 7 : Renegade RV
Model : Verona LE
Part No. : K09
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : 2 reports of damaged relays were found on a card within the ECM. After
reviewing the damaged hardware and its designed usage, it was determined that
combined outputs were incorrectly utilized. this error only affects the hardware
for 2023 model year which started on April 17. Previous model years were
designed differently and will not be exposed to the potential failure. There are a
total of 124 cards that were shipped incorrectly.
Production Dates : MAY 30, 2023 – OCT 16, 2023
Brand / Trade 8 : Renegade RV
Model : Classic Toter
Part No. : K09
Size : NR
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : 2 reports of damaged relays were found on a card within the ECM. After
reviewing the damaged hardware and its designed usage, it was determined that
combined outputs were incorrectly utilized. this error only affects the hardware
for 2023 model year which started on April 17. Previous model years were
designed differently and will not be exposed to the potential failure. There are a
total of 124 cards that were shipped incorrectly.
Production Dates : MAY 30, 2023 – OCT 16, 2023
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-087 Page 4
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : A solder bridge could be formed causing a dead short.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : On power up, a dead short could take place introducing a risk of thermal
event.
Description of the Cause : Because 2 outputs were combined to support a motor load, if both outputs
failed to engage at the same time, a solder bridge could be formed causing a
dead short.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Involved Components :
Component Name : HC Relay Card
Component Description : Blue 4.75in x 3in card within the ECM.
Component Part Number : 70516J
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Firefly Intergrations
Address : 1013 Elroy Drive
Middlebury Indiana 46540
Country : United States
Chronology :
On 9/26/2023, Renegade notified Firefly Int. of a potential issue they had discovered in damaged relay boards
on the ECM. Firefly began an investigation into the issue and were able to determine the issue on 9/27/2023.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-087 Page 5
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : To remedy the issue output wires 2,4, & 6 need to be eliminated on
connector C25 of the M1 ECM. Once wires have been eliminated, files need
to be updated through the touchscreen. All manufactures reimbursement
will be sent to Firefly Int. who will be reimbursing 4.75 hours.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
The remedied component only has 1 output powering the motor load and
has updated files to support this function.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
Once the remedy to terminate wires on C25 of the M1 ECM and update the
files was determined on 9/27/2023, Firefly began updating units in
Production at Renegade on 9/29/2023. Firefly completed the Production
units on 10/2/2023. The same remedy was instituted on all units going
forward.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers were notified by phone the week of 10/16/23 and Firefly began
to campaign to personally fix each unit at dealer locations. By 10/27/23,
all dealer units were updated. The week of 10/16/23, retail customers
were notified by phone of the issue and were told how to avoid it unit the
recall could be completed. By 11/26/23, customers will have the recall
letter delivered to them.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 09, 2023 – NOV 10, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 09, 2023 – NOV 25, 2023
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or
installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR
Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-087
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Kibbi, LLC
Submission Date : NOV 09, 2023
NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-087
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 : 122
Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : Multiplex
Model : HC Relay Card
Part No. : 70516J
Size : 4.75 inches x 3 inches
Function : NR
Descriptive Information : 2 reports of damaged relays were found on a card within the ECM. After
reviewing the damaged hardware and its designed usage, it was determined that
combined outputs were incorrectly utilized. This error only affects the hardware
for 2023 model year which started on April 17. Previous model years were
designed differently and will not be exposed to the potential failure. There are a
total of 122 cards that were shipped incorrectly.
Production Dates : APR 17, 2023 – SEP 27, 2023
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : A solder bridge could be formed causing a dead short.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : On power up, a dead short could take place introducing a risk of thermal
event.
Description of the Cause : Because 2 outputs were combined to support a motor load, if both outputs
failed to engage at the same time, a solder bridge could be formed causing a
dead short.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-087 Page 2
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Involved Components :
Component Name : HC Relay Card
Component Description : Blue 4.75in x 3in card within the ECM.
Component Part Number : 70516J
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Firefly Intergrations
Address : 1013 Elroy Drive
Middlebury Indiana 46540
Country : United States
Chronology :
On 9/26/2023, Renegade notified Firefly Int. of a potential issue they had discovered in damaged relay boards
on the ECM. Firefly began an investigation into the issue and were able to determine the issue on 9/27/2023.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : To remedy the issue output wires 2,4, & 6 need to be eliminated on
connector C25 of the M1 ECM. Once wires have been eliminated, files need
to be updated through the touchscreen. All manufactures reimbursement
will be sent to Firefly Int. who will be reimbursing 4.75 hours.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
The remedied component only has 1 output powering the motor load and
has updated files to support this function.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
Once the remedy to terminate wires on C25 of the M1 ECM and update the
files was determined on 9/27/2023, Firefly began updating units in
Production at Renegade on 9/29/2023. Firefly completed the Production
units on 10/2/2023. The same remedy was instituted on all units going
forward.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers were notified by phone the week of 10/16/23 and Firefly began
to campaign to personally fix each unit at dealer locations. By 10/27/23,
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-087 Page 3
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
all dealer units were updated. The week of 10/16/23, retail customers
were notified by phone of the issue and were told how to avoid it unit the
recall could be completed. By 11/26/23, customers will have the recall
letter delivered to them.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 09, 2023 – NOV 10, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 09, 2023 – NOV 25, 2023
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or
installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR
Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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