GOING 70MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY A OUTER TIRE SEPARATED. WHEN THIS HAPPEND THE STEEL BELT FROM THE TIRE RIPPED THROUGH THE MUD FLAP AND PROCEEDED TO HIT THE PROPANE FILL VALVE AND HOSES. IT FINALLY TORE LOOSE THE FILL VALVE ASSEMBLY AND FLUNG IT ONTO THE AXLE WHERE IT WAS RESTING WHEN VEHICLE GOT STOPPED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJO…
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GOING 70MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY A OUTER TIRE SEPARATED. WHEN THIS HAPPEND THE STEEL BELT FROM THE TIRE RIPPED THROUGH THE MUD FLAP AND PROCEEDED TO HIT THE PROPANE FILL VALVE AND HOSES. IT FINALLY TORE LOOSE THE FILL VALVE ASSEMBLY AND FLUNG IT ONTO THE AXLE WHERE IT WAS RESTING WHEN VEHICLE GOT STOPPED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ACCIDENT WITH A MOTORHOME CATCHING ON FIRE AND POSSIBLITY OF EXPLOSION. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE AND WAITING FOR A CALL BACK TO SEE IF THIS HAS BEEN REDESIGNED. IN THE MEANTIME I'M HAVING A STEEL PLATE MANUFACTURED TO GO BEHIND MUD FLAP TO PROTECT THE FUEL LINES.
Kibbi, LLC (Kibbi) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Renegade Vienna vehicles manufactured February 9, 2015, to June 1, 2016, and 2014-2016 Renegade Villagio vehicles manufactured March 4, 2013, to June 6, 2016. While checking or filing the rear inner tires, the valve stem extensions may inadvertently be loosened, resulting in a slow air leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the valve stem extensions loosen and allow air to leak, the tires may be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
Remedy: Kibbi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve stem extensions, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2016. Owners may contact Kibbi customer service at 1-574-966-0196. Kibbi's number for this recall is Sprinter 6302016.
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