Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured May 1
— Recall Campaign #15V880000
Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured May 1, 2007, to December 31, 2014, equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 14,889 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V880000
| Manufacturer: | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | December 28, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V880000 |
| Units affected: | 14,889 |
- Description:
- Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured May 1, 2007, to December 31, 2014, equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.
- Consequeces:
- Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the Coachstep Linkage Assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. The recall began on Ferbuary 10, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.
- 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.