Tiffin Zephyr 2005

Model Zephyr made in 2005 by Tiffin got 1 investigation there are 6 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, equipment adaptive and seat belts. The car had one investigation (equipment). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and seat belts.

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
05V307000TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.from 02/22/2005 to 04/12/2005V (Vehicle)26507/21/2005MFRTIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.07/05/200507/05/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes containing a 50 amp transfer switch built by intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs. the copper lugs are softer than the nickel plated and do not retain the torque of the screw that clamps the wire connector.
Consequence SummaryWhen the torque is relaxed, the lugs can become loose resulting in excessive heat within the connected wire that could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the changeover box. the recall began on july 21, 2005. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
NotesCustomers 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
08V509000TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. V (Vehicle)350702/24/2009ODITIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.10/07/200810/03/2008
Defect SummaryTiffin is recalling 3,507 my 2004-2007 allegro, allegro bay and allero bus, my 2004-2005 phaeton and my 2005-2007 zephyr motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator 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 SummaryRelease of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryTiffin will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 256-356-8661.
NotesCustomers 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.
05V145000TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. to 12/14/2004V (Vehicle)86701/07/2005ODITIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.04/12/200504/13/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain recreational vehicles, the washer/dryer in the rear of the motor home can move.
Consequence SummaryA vehicle occupant could be injured if the washer/dryer moved.
Corrective SummaryTiffin has provided the owners with a repair kit and installation instructions. the recall began on january 7, 2005. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-0205.
NotesCustomers 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 - LPG WATER HEATER
05V268000TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.from 12/01/2002 to 04/01/2005V (Vehicle)30203/30/2005ODITIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.06/03/200506/09/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Consequence SummaryThe surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryTiffin is working with vehicle systems to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. owners may contact vehicle systems at 1-800-685-4298 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.
NotesCustomers 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
04V383000TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.from 09/03/2003 to 05/25/2004V (Vehicle)1662ODITIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.08/03/200408/10/2004571209
Defect SummaryThe seat belt assemblies on certain motor homes fail to comply with the loop load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209. seat belt assemblies.
Consequence SummaryThe seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective SummaryAmsafe will replace the buckles. owners should contact amsafe at 574-266-8330 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
TRAILER HITCHES
09V069000TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. V (Vehicle)140801/21/2009MFRTIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.02/27/200902/27/2009
Defect SummaryTiffin is recalling 1,408 my 2006-2009 allegro bus, my 2007-2009 phaeton and my 2005-2009 zephyr vehicles built on spartan chassis and equipped with putman hitches. certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
Consequence SummarySuspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
Corrective SummaryTiffin is working with spartan and spartan is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08v-567). the trailer hitch will be replaced free of charge. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.
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 .

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 - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SB-2306/06/200810026732Tiffin 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. *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
SB-1902/06/200810026731Tiffin motorhomes: there should be more support on the zephyr bedslide to keep undue stress from cracking the wall. *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
SEAT BELTS
0402411/11/200410012138A defect may exist in some seat belts manufactured and sent to tiffin motorhomes. recall 04e-024 has been issued. *tt02/15/2005
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SB-1902/06/200810026731Tiffin motorhomes: there should be more support on the zephyr bedslide to keep undue stress from cracking the wall. *pe12/09/2008

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL
PE05014TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.03/17/200504/19/2005POTENTIAL MOVEMENT OF WASHER/DRYER05V145000
 In january 2005, tiffin issued a service bulletin (unnumbered) entitled