Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V297000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V297000 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 allegro red 36 qsa, allegro red 38 qba, phaeton 40 qbh, and phaeton 40 qkh motorhomes manufactured april 22, 2014, to may 8, 2015 Includes 304 affected units, Moisture in Switch may cause Slide-Out to Extend, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 allegro red 36 qsa, allegro red 38 qba, phaeton 40 qbh, and phaeton 40 qkh motorhomes manufactured april 22, 2014, to may 8, 2015

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes, inc.(tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2015 allegro red 36 qsa, allegro red 38 qba, phaeton 40 qbh, and phaeton 40 qkh motorhomes manufactured april 22, 2014, to may 8, 2015. in the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the slide-out controller and cause the "switch out" connection to short, and cause the motorhome slide-out section to extend while the motorhome is moving.

Corrective Action

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay to disconnect the power source of the slide-out, free of charge. the recall began on june 16, 2015. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V297000
Report Received Date: 2015-05-19T00:00:00
Subject: Moisture in switch may cause slide-out to extend
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 304

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Tiffin motorhomes, inc.(tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2015 allegro red 36 qsa, allegro red 38 qba, phaeton 40 qbh, and phaeton 40 qkh motorhomes manufactured april 22, 2014, to may 8, 2015. in the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the slide-out controller and cause the "switch out" connection to short, and cause the motorhome slide-out section to extend while the motorhome is moving.
Consequence Summary: If the slide-out opens during transit, there is an increased risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay to disconnect the power source of the slide-out, free of charge. the recall began on june 16, 2015. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 78.29

Metadata

SID: row-tkqq.z5p8-3cmz
NHTSA ID: 15V297000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
Meta: { }
Recall Link: