Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V069000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V069000 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Includes 1,408 affected units, HITCH FRACTURES/SPARTAN/PUTMAN, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tiffin 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.

Corrective Action

Tiffin 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V069000
Manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2009-02-27T00:00:00
Subject: Hitch fractures/spartan/putman
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 1,408

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Tiffin 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 Summary: Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
Corrective Action: Tiffin 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-73v6~4g5f~5wef
NHTSA ID: 09V069000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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