Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V178000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V178000 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 breeze and allegro motorhomes Includes 293 affected units, Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 breeze and allegro motorhomes

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013 breeze and allegro motorhomes. if the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.

Corrective Action

Tiffin will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. the recall began june 24, 2013. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V178000
Manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-05-07T00:00:00
Subject: Unexpected unfurling of the awning
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 293

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013 breeze and allegro motorhomes. if the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Consequence Summary: If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Tiffin will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. the recall began june 24, 2013. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 62.8

Metadata

SID: row-s3u4_q9zg-qwir
NHTSA ID: 13V178000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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