Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V638000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V638000 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2014 allegro 33aa motorhomes equipped with an electric fireplace Includes 222 affected units, Fireplace may Ignite Exposed Wood, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 allegro 33aa motorhomes equipped with an electric fireplace

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 allegro 33aa motorhomes equipped with an electric fireplace. in the affected vehicles, the fireplace may ignite a piece of exposed wood inside the electric fireplace.

Corrective Action

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to keep heat from the exposed wood, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V638000
Manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-12-19T00:00:00
Subject: Fireplace may ignite exposed wood
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 222

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 allegro 33aa motorhomes equipped with an electric fireplace. in the affected vehicles, the fireplace may ignite a piece of exposed wood inside the electric fireplace.
Consequence Summary: If the exposed piece of wood ignites, the rest of the motorhome could also catch fire.
Corrective Action: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield to keep heat from the exposed wood, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 79.73

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NHTSA ID: 13V638000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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