Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Allegro 33AA motorhomes equipped
— Recall Campaign #13V638000
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Allegro 33AA motorhomes equipped with an electric fireplace. In the affected vehicles, the fireplace may ignite a piece of exposed wood inside the electric fireplace.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 222 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V638000
| Manufacturer: | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 19, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V638000 |
| Units affected: | 222 |
- Description:
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Allegro 33AA motorhomes equipped with an electric fireplace. In the affected vehicles, the fireplace may ignite a piece of exposed wood inside the electric fireplace.
- Consequeces:
- If the exposed piece of wood ignites, the rest of the motorhome could also catch fire.
- Corrective action:
- Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to keep heat from the exposed wood, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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.