Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V526000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V526000 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Affecting model year 2010-2013 allegro bus motorcoaches, manufactured from march 2010, through september 2012 and equipped with a cummins epa 2010 isl engine Includes 847 affected units, Exhaust Pipe may Overheat Floor, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010-2013 allegro bus motorcoaches, manufactured from march 2010, through september 2012 and equipped with a cummins epa 2010 isl engine

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 allegro bus motorcoaches, manufactured from march 2010, through september 2012 and equipped with a cummins epa 2010 isl engine. insufficient shielding between the exhaust pipe and floor may cause possible overheating of the floor above the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

Tiffin motorhomes will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. the safety recall began on november 14, 2012. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V526000
Manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-10-31T00:00:00
Subject: Exhaust pipe may overheat floor
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 847

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 allegro bus motorcoaches, manufactured from march 2010, through september 2012 and equipped with a cummins epa 2010 isl engine. insufficient shielding between the exhaust pipe and floor may cause possible overheating of the floor above the engine compartment.
Consequence Summary: If the exhaust pipe in the engine compartment were to fail, the escaping exhaust gases could make the floor area above the engine extremely hot, increasing the risk of personal injury or possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Action: Tiffin motorhomes will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. the safety recall began on november 14, 2012. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 85.01

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NHTSA ID: 12V526000
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