2012 Tiffin Phaeton — Service brakes, air
Published May 22, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 22, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V228000, published May 22, 2012. Recalling firm: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.; 2012 Tiffin Phaeton — Service brakes, air.
What's the hazard
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES (TIFFIN) IS RECALLING TWO MODEL YEAR 2012 PHAETON RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BUILT ON A SPARTAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3030 BRAKE CHAMBERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 121, AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS BECAUSE THEY DO NOT MEET THE PARK BRAKE AND DRAW BAR REQUIREMENTS.
What to do
THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD YET AND TIFFIN HAS NOTIFIED THE DEALERS THAT ARE IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLES. SPARTAN DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED BRAKE CHAMBERS PRIOR TO SALE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN MOTORHOMES AT 1-256-356-8661.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TIFFIN
- Model
- PHAETON
- Manufacturer
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 TIFFIN PHAETON
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Tiffin Phaeton — Service brakes, air recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V228000 on May 22, 2012. Reported hazard: TIFFIN MOTORHOMES (TIFFIN) IS RECALLING TWO MODEL YEAR 2012 PHAETON RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BUILT ON A SPARTAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3030 BRAKE CHAMBERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 121, AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS BECAUSE THEY DO NOT MEET THE PARK BRAKE AND DRAW BAR REQUIREMENTS.
What should I do if I have this product?
THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD YET AND TIFFIN HAS NOTIFIED THE DEALERS THAT ARE IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLES. SPARTAN DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED BRAKE CHAMBERS PRIOR TO SALE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TIFFIN MOTORHOMES 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.