Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V215000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V215000 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Includes 1,250 affected units, GEAR SHIFT CABLE, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2012 allegro motorhomes built on ford f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis. the gear shift cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. if the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the gear shift display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected. 

Corrective Action

Tiffin is working with ford to identify and notify owners of the affected motorhomes. ford will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the gear shift cable assembly, free of charge. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 or ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V215000

Manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-03-19T00:00:00

Subject: Gear shift cable

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 1,250

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2012 allegro motorhomes built on ford f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis. the gear shift cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. if the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the gear shift display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected. 

Consequence Summary: An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Tiffin is working with ford to identify and notify owners of the affected motorhomes. ford will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the gear shift cable assembly, free of charge. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 or ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wfcq_pi4w_wnvn

NHTSA ID: 12V215000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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