Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V880000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V880000 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Affecting model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured may 1, 2007, to december 31, 2014, equipped with certain coachstep double and triple electric steps Includes 14,889 affected units, Electric Entry Steps may Become Unstable, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured may 1, 2007, to december 31, 2014, equipped with certain coachstep double and triple electric steps

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured may 1, 2007, to december 31, 2014, equipped with certain coachstep double and triple electric steps. the bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. as a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the coachstep linkage assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. The recall began on ferbuary 10, 2016. Owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661, or lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V880000
Report Received Date: 2015-12-28T00:00:00
Subject: Electric entry steps may become unstable
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 14,889

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Tiffin motorhomes (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured may 1, 2007, to december 31, 2014, equipped with certain coachstep double and triple electric steps. the bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. as a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.
Consequence Summary: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the coachstep linkage assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. The recall began on ferbuary 10, 2016. Owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661, or lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 41.38

Metadata

SID: row-rdah-hau3.v6tm
NHTSA ID: 15V880000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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