TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ALLEGRO

Oct 25, 2010 — Recall Campaign #10V512000

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ALLEGRO, ALLEGRO BUS, AND PHAETON RVS EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 62 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

10V512000

Manufacturer:	Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Recall date:	October 25, 2010
NHTSA Campaign #:	10V512000
Units affected:	62

Description:: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ALLEGRO, ALLEGRO BUS, AND PHAETON RVS EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD 35 SERIES RANGE OVENS. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SMALL FRACTURE WITHIN THE LINE DELIVERING GAS TO THE OVEN CAVITY BURNER. SUCH A FRACTURE MAY CAUSE PROPANE GAS TO LEAK FROM THE LINE.
Consequeces:: A PROPANE LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective action:: TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD AND WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE STOVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-574-266-4749 OR TIFFIN 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Affects the following:

2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS Complaints
The contact owns a 2011 Tiffin Allegro Bus. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V526000 (Structure) and the RV was taken to a RV dealer and serviced. Recently, the contact took the RV to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance check and was informed that the part used to repair the exhaust shield, had rubbed against the exhaust pipe and created a hole. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure could have led to a fire. The mechanic also informed the contact that the bedroom floor located underneath the exhaust was charred due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and acknowledged the defect. The RV was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.;
2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO BUS Complaints
The contact owns a 2011 Tiffin Allegro Bus. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V526000 (Structure) and the RV was taken to a RV dealer and serviced. Recently, the contact took the RV to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance check and was informed that the part used to repair the exhaust shield, had rubbed against the exhaust pipe and created a hole. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure could have led to a fire. The mechanic also informed the contact that the bedroom floor located underneath the exhaust was charred due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and acknowledged the defect. The RV was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.;
2011 TIFFIN PHAETON Complaints
The contact owned a 2011 Tiffin Phaeton motorhome equipped with Michelin tires, Tire line: Green X, Tire size: 275/80R22.5, and DOT number: M5EJOOEX3815. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the front passenger's side tire had a blowout, which caused the RV to crash into a utility pole, trees, and then stop after crashing into a fence. The contact and his wife, who was a passenger, were transported by ambulance to the hospital. The contact had a scratch above his eye, while his wife suffered three broken ribs, bruised, and stitches on her arms and legs. A police report was filed. The RV was hauling a double-decker trailer, a 2017 Lincoln MKZ, and a Boston Whaler, which were towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Prior to the failure, the rear passenger's side tire had a blowout and the manufacturer covered half the cost of replacement.;