2008 TIFFIN ZEPHYR Recalls (5)

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:
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:
16V532000 on 07/12/2016
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
12/31/2007 - 12/30/2008
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.

2008 TIFFIN ZEPHYR TSBs (11)

Bulletin:
SB-19
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there should be more support on the zephyr bedslide to keep undue stress from cracking the wall. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-23
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a wire is not hooked up and needs to be. the navigational system will work until its program for a destination and get the path to the destination. csc let
Bulletin:
SB-21
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. switch box grounding lug. the tap screw is not tight enough. this could cause problems at the load center causing a loss of ground. csc letter was receive
Bulletin:
SB-20
Component:
351500 equipment:recreational vehicle:lpg water heater
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: there is a potential problem with the water heater by pass in your unit. there is a possibility it was incorrectly plumbed. csc letter was received. *pe
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:
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-267
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes: instructions on how to install and secure all the exhaust pipes on all zephyr vehicles. *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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