NHTSA Recall 17V121000
Filed by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2017-02-27. An estimated 35 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2012 Phaeton motorhomes with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH, built on PowerGlide chassis. The affected vehicles have an exhaust pipe that is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.
Risk
Insufficient spacing between the exhaust pipe and the floor may result in the insulation melting and an increased risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Tiffin will notify owner, and dealers will reconfigure the exhaust to provide extra clearance, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for the recall is TIF-106.
Manufacturer campaign number: TIF-106
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.