Tiffin Phaeton 2011
Model Phaeton made in 2011 by Tiffin got 7 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2011
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V048000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 13 | 10/10/2012 | MFR | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | 02/08/2012 | 02/09/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2011, 2012, and 2013 recreational vehicles, models phaeton and zephyr, equipped with a cummins isb, isc, isl, or isx diesel engine. the v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tiffins is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or tiffins at 256-356-8661. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Cummins recall campaign number is c1154. 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 11V547000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 279 | 10/10/2011 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 11/10/2011 | 11/15/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2011 allegro and phaeton recreational vehicles built on freightliner chassis and equipped with a cummins isc, isx, ism, or isl diesel engine. the v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tiffin is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. the safety recall began october 10, 2011. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 11V485000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | from 09/01/2010 to 12/31/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 179 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 09/23/2011 | 09/28/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2011 allegro bus and phaeton recreational vehicles equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. the v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tiffin motorhomes is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 2011. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or tiffin motorhomes at 1-256-356-8661. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Cummins' recall campaign number is c1154.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V416000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 149 | 09/19/2011 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 08/08/2011 | 08/16/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 phaeton motorhomes with floor plans qbh, qkh, and qth that are built with 2010 epa-certified engines on powerglide chassis. the exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the underside of the floor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Melting of the insulation can occur, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will attach a heat shield to the bottom of the floor and an insulating sock or blanket will be wrapped around the exhaust pipe. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on september 19, 2011. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V512000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 62 | 10/28/2010 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 10/25/2010 | 10/25/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2011 allegro, allegro bus, and phaeton rvs equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. a potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tiffin is working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge. the safety recall began on october 28, 2010. owners may contact atwood at 1-574-266-4749 or tiffin 1-256-356-8661. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V452000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1960 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 08/25/2011 | 09/02/2011 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 phaeton, my 2008-2010 bus, and my 2010 allegro motorhomes equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. the adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Damiler trucks (dtna) is performing recall repairs and notification to owners. the owners were initially notified by dtna trucks on december 22, 2009, and a follow up notice was mailed to owners on july 20, 2011. owners may contact dtna warranty claims department at 1-800-547-0712 or tiffin motorhomes at 1-256-356-8661 for more information. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| WI-0188 | 08/08/2011 | 10042767 | Tiffin motorhomes: information provided regarding the heat shield and heat sock being added to powerglide 40qth pheaton. no model years provided. *pe | 01/10/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| TC-2011-296 | 11/02/2011 | 10042828 | Tiffin motorhomes: see document search button for owner letter. formerly sb-34. information pertaining to certain motorhomes in regards to the exhaust shield (powerglide) which is mounted too close to underside of floor. *pe | 01/17/2012 | |
| RC-11V-416 | 09/08/2011 | 10042766 | Tiffin motorhomes: the insulation can melt and possible cause a fire due to exhaust pipe being mount too close to underside of floor. *pe | 01/10/2012 | |
| SB-34 | 09/08/2011 | 10042764 | Tiffin motorhome: see document search button for owner letter. the insulation can melt due to exhaust pipe being mounted to close to underside of floor. this could result in a possible fire. *pe | 01/10/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| WI-0189 | 10/28/2011 | 10042768 | Tiffin motorhomes: see document search button for owner letter. information is being provided to help prevent water from entering the unit and coming into contact with wooden floor by using sealing underneath black plastic corner covers | 01/10/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| WI-0189 | 10/28/2011 | 10042768 | Tiffin motorhomes: see document search button for owner letter. information is being provided to help prevent water from entering the unit and coming into contact with wooden floor by using sealing underneath black plastic corner covers | 01/10/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| SB-32 | 10/01/2010 | 10042827 | Tiffin motorhomes: see document search button for owner letter. information pertaining to the potential leakage of the fiberglass roof cap on certain motorhomes. *pe | 01/17/2012 | |