Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Phaeton motorhomes built on
— Recall Campaign #15V612000
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Phaeton motorhomes built on Powerglide chassis with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH manufactured July 1, 2010, to August 1, 2011. The affected vehicles have an exhaust pipe that is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 140 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V612000
| Manufacturer: | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 30, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V612000 |
| Units affected: | 140 |
- Description:
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Phaeton motorhomes built on Powerglide chassis with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH manufactured July 1, 2010, to August 1, 2011. The affected vehicles have an exhaust pipe that is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.
- Consequeces:
- Insufficient spacing between the exhaust pipe and the floor may result in the insulation melting and an increased risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will change the configuration of the exhaust to provide extra clearance between it and the floor, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Note: Although these vehicles may have been previously repaired for this condition under recall number 11V-416, it is important that the affected vehicles receive the revised remedy of this recall.
- 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.