Tiffin Phaeton 2012
Model Phaeton made in 2012 by Tiffin got 3 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and service brakes, air.
Model 2012
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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V228000 | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 2 | MFR | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 05/22/2012 | 05/22/2012 | 571 | 121 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Tiffin motorhomes (tiffin) is recalling two model year 2012 phaeton recreational vehicles built on a spartan chassis and equipped with 3030 brake chambers. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The park brake may not be sufficient to hold the vehicle in place. accordingly, the vehicle could roll away and strike and injure a bystander or cause a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The affected vehicles have not been sold yet and tiffin has notified the dealers that are in possession of the vehicles. spartan dealers will install improved brake chambers prior to sale. owners may contact tiffin motorhomes at 1-256-356-8661. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |