Tiffin Bus 2001

Model Bus made in 2001 by Tiffin got 3 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, equipment adaptive. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts.

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
11V082000TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. V (Vehicle)10683MFRTIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.02/08/201102/09/2011
Defect SummaryTiffin motorhomes is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Consequence SummaryThe sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Corrective SummaryTiffin motorhomes is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
NotesOwners 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 .
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
01V097008TIFFIN MOTOR HOMES V (Vehicle)955ODITIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.06/22/200107/03/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motor homes equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision.
Consequence SummarySerious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained.
Corrective SummaryAm-safe notified tiffin's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. owner notification began august 31, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact am-safe commercial products at 219-266-8330.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT
SB-2103/18/200810026734Tiffin motorhomes: switch box grounding lug. the tap screw is not tight enough. this could cause problems at the load center causing a loss of ground. csc letter was received. *pe12/09/2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SB-2103/18/200810026734Tiffin motorhomes: switch box grounding lug. the tap screw is not tight enough. this could cause problems at the load center causing a loss of ground. csc letter was received. *pe12/09/2008
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-2103/18/200810026734Tiffin motorhomes: switch box grounding lug. the tap screw is not tight enough. this could cause problems at the load center causing a loss of ground. csc letter was received. *pe12/09/2008
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
SB-2103/18/200810026734Tiffin motorhomes: switch box grounding lug. the tap screw is not tight enough. this could cause problems at the load center causing a loss of ground. csc letter was received. *pe12/09/2008
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER
SB-2003/29/200810026736Tiffin motorhomes: there is a potential problem with the water heater by pass in your unit. there is a possibility it was incorrectly plumbed. csc letter was received. *pe12/10/2008

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES - SIDEWALL
10/29/20042
 On 9/28, i had sidewall blow out on motor home.xrv235/80r22.5 and on 10/29 1200 miles later had the same thing happen causing damage of 705 dollars to fierglass fender. both tires carried man pressure according to sidewall of 100psi. i talked to a mich rep and she sounded up beat about taking care of some of the cost. she had said the max pressure should be 10 lbs higher , but i was never notified of this . the tires were 31/2 yrs old with 38k miles/ after an inspection, someone called me and ne said no help and really won't listen to me. *ak
07/18/200410356102/14/2004
 Michelin tire 255x70x22.5 xrv first failure with 9856 miles on tire inside dual drivers side. *ak
08/10/200410356102/14/2004
 Michelin tire 255x70x22.5 xrv 2nd failure in 3 weeks miles on tire- 10,302. inside dual passengers side date 10 aug 04. *ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
FLFT. MYERS33905NORTH TRAIL RV9416938200