Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V612000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V612000 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Affecting model year 2010-2012 phaeton motorhomes built on powerglide chassis with floor plans qbh, qkh, and qth manufactured july 1, 2010, to august 1, 2011 Includes 140 affected units, Exhaust Pipe may Melt Insulation, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2010-2012 phaeton motorhomes built on powerglide chassis with floor plans qbh, qkh, and qth manufactured july 1, 2010, to august 1, 2011

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 phaeton motorhomes built on powerglide chassis with floor plans qbh, qkh, and qth manufactured july 1, 2010, to august 1, 2011. the affected vehicles have an exhaust pipe that is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.

Corrective Action

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will change the configuration of the exhaust to provide extra clearance between it and the floor, free of charge. the recall began on december 1, 2015. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. note: although these vehicles may have been previously repaired for this condition under recall number 11v-416, it is important that the affected vehicles receive the revised remedy of this recall.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V612000
Report Received Date: 2015-09-30T00:00:00
Subject: Exhaust pipe may melt insulation
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 140

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 phaeton motorhomes built on powerglide chassis with floor plans qbh, qkh, and qth manufactured july 1, 2010, to august 1, 2011. the affected vehicles have an exhaust pipe that is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.
Consequence Summary: Insufficient spacing between the exhaust pipe and the floor may result in the insulation melting and an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will change the configuration of the exhaust to provide extra clearance between it and the floor, free of charge. the recall began on december 1, 2015. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. note: although these vehicles may have been previously repaired for this condition under recall number 11v-416, it is important that the affected vehicles receive the revised remedy of this recall.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 67.14

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SID: row-xy3v-d7cv-ha85
NHTSA ID: 15V612000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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