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Official Safety Recalls - Important!
1 RecallThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Allegro and Allegro RED, Bus and Phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 Bay vehicles, 2011-2018 Breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 Zephyr vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2017
Consumer Complaints
1 ComplaintTiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2016 Tiffin Phaeton. The contact stated that while the motorhome was at a standstill, the engine system fault and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact parked at a nearby location for four days. The contact called manufacturer and was informed that it was safe to drive the RV to the repair shop. The contact took the motorhome to the repair shop, where it was diagnosed with needing the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) sensor assembly to be replaced. The motorhome was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 21,300.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2016 Tiffin Phaeton. The contact stated that while the motorhome was at a standstill, the engine system fault and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact parked at a nearby location for four days. The contact called manufacturer and was informed that it was safe to drive the RV to the repair shop. The contact took the motorhome to the repair shop, where it was diagnosed with needing the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) sensor assembly to be replaced. The motorhome was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 21,300.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2016 Tiffin Phaeton. The contact stated that while the motorhome was at a standstill, the engine system fault and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact parked at a nearby location for four days. The contact called manufacturer and was informed that it was safe to drive the RV to the repair shop. The contact took the motorhome to the repair shop, where it was diagnosed with needing the DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) sensor assembly to be replaced. The motorhome was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 21,300.
Mfg Campaign: 11429834
Recall Date: Aug 20, 2021
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