Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 5, 2026
Kibbi 2026 Renegade Classic Recalls Overheating Fan Risk
Kibbi is recalling 2026-2027 Renegade Classic RVs with MaxxAir N-Series fans due to overheating circuit boards that could cause fire. Owners will receive free repairs by October 19, 2026.
“Kibbi 2026 Renegade Classic Recalls Overheating Fan Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 14, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/724123-kibbi-2026-renegade-classic-recalls-overheating-fan-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V574000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V574000).
Kibbi, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Renegade Classic recreational vehicles due to a fire risk from an overheated printed circuit board in MaxxAir rooftop fans. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on September 5, 2026.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Kibbi
Model: Renegade Classic, 2026
Component: Equipment
What to 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.
The hazard
An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire. NHTSA has 1 owner complaint on file for the 2026 Renegade Classic, with no mention of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths as of August 17, 2026.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Kibbi, LLC has 4 other recalls on record since July 7, 2016. Other recent recalls include the Kibbi 2023 Renegade Verona Fire Risk Recall (September 11, 2023), the Kibbi 2022-2023 Renegade Valencia RV Recall regarding propane leaks (December 22, 2022), and the Kibbi 2020 Renegade Verona Recall for gas leaks (November 25, 2020). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Grand Design 2026-2027 Lineage RVs overheated fan board recall (July 10, 2026), the Tiffin 2026 Open Trail overheated circuit board recall (June 29, 2026), and the Chrysler RAM Promaster 2025 overheating electrical circuits recall (October 23, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2026-2027 Renegade Classic RVs with MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. The recall covers specific models like Valencia, Verona, Vera Cruz, and others listed in the official notice.
Brand
Kibbi
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Airxcel or Kibbi customer service for repair assistance by October 19, 2026.
October 19, 2026
Get Free Repair
Dealers will inspect and replace the printed circuit board at no cost if needed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 4 days after the agency date.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Added to GovInfoNow
3Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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