Tiffin Breeze recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 28, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. recalls 2016–2017 Tiffin Breeze, Allegro Breeze

Recall number

16V562000

Brand / firm

Tiffin

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 67 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.