2013 TIFFIN BREEZE Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 13V178000 on 05/06/2013
- Component:
- Equipment
- Affected:
- 293
- Defect:
- Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013 breeze and allegro motorhomes. if the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
- Consequence:
- If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Tiffin will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. the recall began june 24, 2013. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
- 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.
2013 TIFFIN BREEZE TSBs (6)
- 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:
- SB-38
- Component:
- 351000 equipment:recreational vehicle
- Summary:
- Tiffin motorhomes: tsb contains notification of owner letter. select document search button below. some 2013 motorhomes with seatbelt brackets on the driver and passenger side may have a loosened nut. updated 6/29/15 *ta
- 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:
- 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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