4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Posted on: 2012-11-07
Description
Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 allegro bus motorcoaches, manufactured from march 2010, through september 2012 and equipped with a cummins epa 2010 isl engine. Insufficient shielding between the exhaust pipe and floor may cause possible overheating of the floor above the engine compartment.
Consequence
If the exhaust pipe in the engine compartment were to fail, the escaping exhaust gases could make the floor area above the engine extremely hot, increasing the risk of personal injury or possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Action
Tiffin motorhomes will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. The safety recall began on november 14, 2012. Owners may contact tiffin 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.
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2014-04-01
Description
Villa international (villa) is recalling certain villa iss gsk driver and passenger seats. These seats were used in certain model year 2013 tiffin allegro bus, and 2014 american coach brand american tradition, eagle, and revolution motorhomes. The seat belt attachment may be incorrect and the seat belt may fray if it rubs along a steel bracket in the seat, reducing its strength. As such, these seats do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, seat belt assemblies.
Consequence
The weakened seat belt may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Villa will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers and the manufacturer's dealers will install a spacer and protective sheath onto the retractor side of the seat belt, free of charge. Owners may contact villa at 1-888-707-7272.
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.
DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2014-07-17
Description
Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013 allegro bus recreational vehicles equipped with villa iss gsk driver and passenger seats. The seat belt attachment may be incorrect and the seat belt may fray if it rubs along a steel bracket in the seat, reducing its strength. As such, these seats do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, seat belt assemblies.
Consequence
The weakened seat belt may fail to properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the correct seat belt installation, or re-assemble the seat belt correctly with proper attachment hardware if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on august 25, 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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2014-09-30
Description
Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 allegro bus 45 foot lp, 37 foot, and 40 foot motorhomes. In the affected vehicles, the federal certification label incorrectly states the front gross axle weight rating (gawr). As such, the vehicles do not conform to part 567, certification.
Consequence
If the motorhome is loaded to the incorrect specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tiffin will notify owners and send a corrected sticker for the customer to put over the incorrect sticker, free of charge. The recall began early october 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.