Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V045000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V045000 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Includes 23 affected units, WHEEL END STUDS/ARVINMERITOR, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tiffin is recalling 23 my 2009 allegro buses equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies. the wheel end studs may have been improperly tempered rendering them brittle and susceptible to fracture. if one wheel stud fractures, the remaining wheel studs are required to carry more load. if left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture even if they are properly manufactured.

Corrective Action

Tiffin is working with arvinmeritor who will replace any aftermarket replacement stud free of charge (please see 08e038). owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-8793 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V045000

Manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-02-05T00:00:00

Subject: Wheel end studs/arvinmeritor

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 23

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Tiffin is recalling 23 my 2009 allegro buses equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies. the wheel end studs may have been improperly tempered rendering them brittle and susceptible to fracture. if one wheel stud fractures, the remaining wheel studs are required to carry more load. if left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture even if they are properly manufactured.

Consequence Summary: Fractured wheel studs could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Tiffin is working with arvinmeritor who will replace any aftermarket replacement stud free of charge (please see 08e038). owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-248-435-8793 or tiffin at 256-356-8661.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ctxe.wv6u_678d

NHTSA ID: 09V045000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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