3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 2015-10-08
Description
Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 breeze motorhomes manufactured september 5, 2013, to september 30, 2015. The affected assemblies may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control.
Consequence
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ball joint installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on october 30, 2015. 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 #2 - STEERING
Posted on: 2015-03-06
Description
Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2014 breeze motorhomes. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a steering knuckle that may fracture.
Consequence
If the steering knuckle fails while the motorhome is being driven, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealer representatives will come to where the motorhome is parked, looking for any steering knuckle in the affected production lot. If the the motorhome has one the the subject steering knuckles, the vehicle will be towed to the dealer and the knuckle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began march 12, 2015. 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 #3 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-12-28
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.