Tiffin Phaeton recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 30, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. recalls 2010–2012 Tiffin Phaeton

Recall number

15V612000

Brand / firm

Tiffin

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 140 units

Why it was recalled

Insufficient spacing between the exhaust pipe and the floor may result in the insulation melting and an increased risk of a fire.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.