Tiffin Zephyr 2001
Model Zephyr made in 2001 by Tiffin got 2 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to suspension, visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, equipment adaptive and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts.
Model 2001
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 . | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
01V097008 | TIFFIN MOTOR HOMES | V (Vehicle) | 955 | ODI | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. | 06/22/2001 | 07/03/2001 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Am-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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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EQUIPMENT | |||||
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-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 | |
SB-19 | 02/06/2008 | 10026731 | Tiffin motorhomes: there should be more support on the zephyr bedslide to keep undue stress from cracking the wall. *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 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
SB-19 | 02/06/2008 | 10026731 | Tiffin motorhomes: there should be more support on the zephyr bedslide to keep undue stress from cracking the wall. *pe | 12/09/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SUSPENSION | |||
11/01/2004 | 1 | 08/01/2001 | |
Re notice of defect which could cause a crash or injury or death pursuant to c.f.r. 575.6. *bf manufacturer did not incorporate the specific statement and hotline telephone number required by nhtsa in the owners manual regarding safety concerns and notifications as set forth in cfr 575.6. attempts made by the manufacturer to install an after market stabilizer to address complaints that the motor coach would wander in and out of lanes of traffic were unsuccessful. *tc | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
06/16/2004 | 26000 | 3 | |
Driver's side windshield was defective. consumer was told the first time to have the windshield repaired at no cost. that was done, and currently the windshield was defective again.*ak |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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TX | SAN ANTONIO | 78205 | TIFFIN MOTOR HOMES INC |