2013 Tiffin Zephyr | 2011 Tiffin Phaeton | 2012 Tiffin Phaeton — Engine and engine cooling
Published February 9, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 8, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V048000, published February 9, 2012 and initiated February 8, 2012. Recalling firm: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.; 2013 Tiffin Zephyr | 2011 Tiffin Phaeton | 2012 Tiffin Phaeton — Engine and engine cooling.
What's the hazard
TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, 2012, AND 2013 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MODELS PHAETON AND ZEPHYR, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISC, ISL, OR ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
What to do
TIFFINS IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR TIFFINS AT 256-356-8661.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TIFFIN
- Model
- ZEPHYR
- Manufacturer
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 TIFFIN ZEPHYR | 2011 TIFFIN PHAETON | 2012 TIFFIN PHAETON
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Tiffin Zephyr | 2011 Tiffin Phaeton | 2012 Tiffin Phaeton — Engine and engine cooling recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V048000 on February 9, 2012. Reported hazard: TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, 2012, AND 2013 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MODELS PHAETON AND ZEPHYR, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISC, ISL, OR ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
What should I do if I have this product?
TIFFINS IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR TIFFINS AT 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: ZEPHYR.