Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V433000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V433000 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Includes 3,539 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Corrective Action

Tiffin is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the recall is expected to begin during october 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V433000

Manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-08-26T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator/fire/norcold

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 3,539

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Tiffin is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Consequence Summary: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Corrective Action: Tiffin is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the recall is expected to begin during october 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V433000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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