Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V397000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V397000 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2016 allegro phaeton and 2015-2016 allegro bus trucks manufactured october 1, 2014 to august 1, 2015, equipped with certain zf rl77 / 80em independent front steering axles equipped with bosch 8018 steering boxes Includes 539 affected units, Possible Steering Loss Due to Wrong Spacer, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2016 allegro phaeton and 2015-2016 allegro bus trucks manufactured october 1, 2014 to august 1, 2015, equipped with certain zf rl77 / 80em independent front steering axles equipped with bosch 8018 steering boxes

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 allegro phaeton and 2015-2016 allegro bus trucks manufactured october 1, 2014 to august 1, 2015, equipped with certain zf rl77 / 80em independent front steering axles equipped with bosch 8018 steering boxes. The boxes were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers that can cause premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.

Corrective Action

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. The recall began on august 17, 2016. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V397000
Report Received Date: 2016-06-02T00:00:00
Subject: Possible steering loss due to wrong spacer
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 539

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 allegro phaeton and 2015-2016 allegro bus trucks manufactured october 1, 2014 to august 1, 2015, equipped with certain zf rl77 / 80em independent front steering axles equipped with bosch 8018 steering boxes. The boxes were manufactured using incorrect internal spacers that can cause premature wear in the connection between the steering wheel and the front axle.
Consequence Summary: The steering wheel's connection to the front axle could fail resulting in a sudden loss of steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering box if necessary, free of charge. Owners are urged not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected. The recall began on august 17, 2016. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.65

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NHTSA ID: 16V397000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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