Tiffin Phaeton 2002
Model Phaeton made in 2002 by Tiffin got 3 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and equipment adaptive. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2002
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
11V082000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 10683 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 02/08/2011 | 02/09/2011 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | Tiffin 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 Summary | The 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 Summary | Tiffin 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 . | |||||||||||||||
09V443000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 528 | 12/07/2009 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 11/17/2009 | 11/17/2009 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicle equipped with norcold model 1200lr and 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from december 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. if a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. at such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Tiffin is working with norcold and tiffin will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge by norcold. please see norcold's defect report 09e-027. owners may contact norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101. | |||||||||||||||
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 . | |||||||||||||||
07V517000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 11438 | 04/06/2007 | ODI | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 11/05/2007 | 11/06/2007 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, these refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Tiffin motorhomes will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. to manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may 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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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EQUIPMENT | |||||
SB-18 | 11/29/2007 | 10026735 | Tiffin motorhomes: spartan chassis: the location where the mud flap on certain phaetons could cause problems. there is the potential for a hole to rub in the trans oil cooler. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/10/2008 | |
SB-21 | 03/18/2008 | 10026734 | Tiffin 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. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
SB-18 | 11/29/2007 | 10026735 | Tiffin motorhomes: spartan chassis: the location where the mud flap on certain phaetons could cause problems. there is the potential for a hole to rub in the trans oil cooler. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/10/2008 | |
SB-21 | 03/18/2008 | 10026734 | Tiffin 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. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | |||||
SB-23 | 06/06/2008 | 10026732 | Tiffin motorhomes: a wire is not hooked up and needs to be. the navigational system will work until its program for a destination and get the path to the destination. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
SB-21 | 03/18/2008 | 10026734 | Tiffin 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. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||||
SB-21 | 03/18/2008 | 10026734 | Tiffin 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. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER | |||||
SB-20 | 03/29/2008 | 10026736 | Tiffin 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. *pe | 12/10/2008 |