2009 TIFFIN PHAETON Recalls (9)

Campaign:
08V269000 on 06/17/2008
Component:
Suspension
Affected:
2,506
Defect:
Daimler trucks is recalling 2,506 my 2008 xc motor home chassis and thomas built hdx school and transit buses equipped with saf-holland adl series rear suspensions. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Consequence:
If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. in addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Correction:
Daimler trucks is working with saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. if a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031). the recall recall began on september 12, 2008 (thomas built buses) and october 8, 2008. owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
Daimler trucks recall no. fl-530.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
09V069000 on 02/26/2009
Component:
Trailer hitches
Affected:
1,408
Defect:
Tiffin is recalling 1,408 my 2006-2009 allegro bus, my 2007-2009 phaeton and my 2005-2009 zephyr vehicles built on spartan chassis and equipped with putman hitches. certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
Consequence:
Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
Correction:
Tiffin is working with spartan and spartan is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08v-567). the trailer hitch will be replaced free of charge. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V585000 on 11/21/2010
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Affected:
2,717
Defect:
Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Consequence:
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Correction:
Tiffin is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the recall began on february 17, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V452000 on 09/01/2011
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Affected:
1,960
Defect:
Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 phaeton, my 2008-2010 bus, and my 2010 allegro motorhomes equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. the adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function.
Consequence:
A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Damiler trucks (dtna) is performing recall repairs and notification to owners. the owners were initially notified by dtna trucks on december 22, 2009, and a follow up notice was mailed to owners on july 20, 2011. owners may contact dtna warranty claims department at 1-800-547-0712 or tiffin motorhomes at 1-256-356-8661 for more information.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
14V271000 on 05/21/2014
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Affected:
4,414
Defect:
Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 allegro, 2010-2011 bus and breeze, and 2008-2011 phaeton and zephyr recreational vehicles, equipped with led clearance lights made by command electronics, inc. in the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the light and cause a short between two connections on the circuit board.
Consequence:
A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a one amp inline fuse into the front and rear circuits that will blow if there is a short in any of the clearance lights, free of charge. the recall began on july 31, 2014. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V271000 on 05/21/2014
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
4,414
Defect:
Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 allegro, 2010-2011 bus and breeze, and 2008-2011 phaeton and zephyr recreational vehicles, equipped with led clearance lights made by command electronics, inc. in the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the light and cause a short between two connections on the circuit board.
Consequence:
A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a one amp inline fuse into the front and rear circuits that will blow if there is a short in any of the clearance lights, free of charge. the recall began on july 31, 2014. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V880000 on 12/27/2015
Component:
Equipment:recreational vehicle
Affected:
14,889
Defect:
Tiffin motorhomes (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured may 1, 2007, to december 31, 2014, equipped with certain coachstep double and triple electric steps. the bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. as a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.
Consequence:
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the coachstep linkage assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. the recall began on ferbuary 10, 2016. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661, or lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.
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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V532000 on 07/12/2016
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
12/31/2008 - 12/30/2009
Affected:
10,351
Defect:
Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 allegro, allegro bus, phaeton, and zephyr motorhomes, 2007-2010 allegro bay motorhomes, and 2010-2011 allegro breeze motorhomes. the windshield wiper arms on the affected vehicles may break off.
Consequence:
If the windshield wiper arms break, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper blade arms, free of charge. the recall began on august 19, 2016. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tiff-100.
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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V841000 on 12/27/2017
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
12/31/2002 - 11/29/2017
Affected:
24,048
Defect:
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
Consequence:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on february 5, 2018. owners may contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. owners may also contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
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.safercar.gov.

2009 TIFFIN PHAETON TSBs (10)

Bulletin:
SB-25
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: flush floor living room slide system provided by lippert components. units with residential refrigerator option may experience decreased motor efficiency over time due to an issue involving the size of roller installed i
Bulletin:
WI-0188
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: information provided regarding the heat shield and heat sock being added to powerglide 40qth pheaton. no model years provided. *pe
Bulletin:
WI-0189
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: see document search button for owner letter. information is being provided to help prevent water from entering the unit and coming into contact with wooden floor by using sealing underneath black plastic corner covers
Bulletin:
WI-176
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: see document search button for owner letter. information is being provided regarding instructions on carpet removal under the mounting bracket driver's and passenger's seat. *pe
Bulletin:
C85-C86AC
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. select document search button below. all tiffin motorhomes will be installing 2 back screws of the c85 and c86 a/c's to the roof of all tiffin motorhomes. *ta.
Bulletin:
SB-36
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. select document search button below. two screws was not installed on the air condition units on the roof. *ta updated 11/24/15. *pe
Bulletin:
WI-196
Component:
351000 equipment:recreational vehicle
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. select document search button below. some tiffin motorhomes need driver/passenger seatbelts tightened on the mounting brackets located on the driver/passenger sidewall. *ta
Bulletin:
WI-269
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: exhaust tip and pipes to the muffler on phaeton models needs to be installed. *ta
Bulletin:
16AWG
Component:
113100 electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
Summary:
Rv: instructions on how to install the charge solenoid wiring in a rv or vehicle. *ta
Bulletin:
Letter to dealer
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This was a letter to our dealers we sent out when we first heard of the kidde fire extinguisher recall, even though it was still unofficial. we knew our coaches on the dealers' lots contained kidde and could not be sold unreplaced.

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