Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V228000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V228000 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Includes 2 affected units, AIR BRAKE SYSTEM/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes (tiffin) is recalling two model year 2012 phaeton recreational vehicles built on a spartan chassis and equipped with 3030 brake chambers. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, ?air brake systems? because they do not meet the park brake and draw bar requirements.

Corrective Action

The affected vehicles have not been sold yet and tiffin has notified the dealers that are in possession of the vehicles. spartan dealers will install improved brake chambers prior to sale. owners may contact tiffin motorhomes at 1-256-356-8661.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V228000
Manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-05-22T00:00:00
Subject: Air brake system/fmvss 121
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Tiffin motorhomes (tiffin) is recalling two model year 2012 phaeton recreational vehicles built on a spartan chassis and equipped with 3030 brake chambers. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, ?air brake systems? because they do not meet the park brake and draw bar requirements.
Consequence Summary: The park brake may not be sufficient to hold the vehicle in place. accordingly, the vehicle could roll away and strike and injure a bystander or cause a crash without warning.
Corrective Action: The affected vehicles have not been sold yet and tiffin has notified the dealers that are in possession of the vehicles. spartan dealers will install improved brake chambers prior to sale. owners may contact tiffin motorhomes at 1-256-356-8661.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-s4ru-z8hh-yimn
NHTSA ID: 12V228000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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