Tiffin Phaeton recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

February 27, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. recalls 2012 Tiffin Phaeton

Recall number

17V121000

Brand / firm

Tiffin

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 35 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 2012 Phaeton motorhomes with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH, built on PowerGlide chassis. The affected vehicles have an exhaust pipe that is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.

What to do

Tiffin will notify owner, and dealers will reconfigure the exhaust to provide extra clearance, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for the recall is TIF-106.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.