2012 Tiffin Phaeton | 2010 Tiffin Phaeton | 2011 Tiffin Phaeton — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Published August 16, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 8, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V416000, published August 16, 2011 and initiated August 8, 2011. Recalling firm: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.; 2012 Tiffin Phaeton | 2010 Tiffin Phaeton | 2011 Tiffin Phaeton — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
What's the hazard
TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 PHAETON MOTORHOMES WITH FLOOR PLANS QBH, QKH, AND QTH THAT ARE BUILT WITH 2010 EPA-CERTIFIED ENGINES ON POWERGLIDE CHASSIS. THE EXHAUST PIPE IS MOUNTED TOO CLOSE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FLOOR.
What to do
TIFFIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ATTACH A HEAT SHIELD TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR AND AN INSULATING SOCK OR BLANKET WILL BE WRAPPED AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPE. THESE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TIFFIN
- Model
- PHAETON
- Manufacturer
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 TIFFIN PHAETON | 2010 TIFFIN PHAETON | 2011 TIFFIN PHAETON
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Tiffin Phaeton | 2010 Tiffin Phaeton | 2011 Tiffin Phaeton — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V416000 on August 16, 2011. Reported hazard: TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 PHAETON MOTORHOMES WITH FLOOR PLANS QBH, QKH, AND QTH THAT ARE BUILT WITH 2010 EPA-CERTIFIED ENGINES ON POWERGLIDE CHASSIS. THE EXHAUST PIPE IS MOUNTED TOO CLOSE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FLOOR.
What should I do if I have this product?
TIFFIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ATTACH A HEAT SHIELD TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR AND AN INSULATING SOCK OR BLANKET WILL BE WRAPPED AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPE. THESE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN AT 1-256-356-8661.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TIFFIN. Model: PHAETON.