Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V562000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V562000 by Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016-2017 breeze motorhomes manufactured july 7, 2015, to june 14, 2016 Includes 67 affected units, Air Compressor Failure due to Debris in Intake, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016-2017 breeze motorhomes manufactured july 7, 2015, to june 14, 2016

Defect Summary

Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 breeze motorhomes manufactured july 7, 2015, to june 14, 2016. the affected vehicles have air compressors attached to the engine that may fail due to debris from manufacturing being left in the air intake tube.

Corrective Action

Tiffin will notify owners, and cummins certified technicians will inspect the air compressor for debris. engines with no damage will have a new air intake tube installed. Engines with foreign material damage will be repaired by a cummins certified technician, and have the air intake tube, charge air cooler, and air filter replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on august 11, 2016. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tif-101.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V562000
Report Received Date: 2016-07-28T00:00:00
Subject: Air compressor failure due to debris in intake
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 67

Details

MFR Campaign Number: TIF-101
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 breeze motorhomes manufactured july 7, 2015, to june 14, 2016. the affected vehicles have air compressors attached to the engine that may fail due to debris from manufacturing being left in the air intake tube.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the air compressor may result in the inability to maintain air pressure while driving which would cause the parking brake to set unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Tiffin will notify owners, and cummins certified technicians will inspect the air compressor for debris. engines with no damage will have a new air intake tube installed. Engines with foreign material damage will be repaired by a cummins certified technician, and have the air intake tube, charge air cooler, and air filter replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on august 11, 2016. owners may contact tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. tiffin's number for this recall is tif-101.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 98.48

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NHTSA ID: 16V562000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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