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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V841000

2017 Tiffin Allegro | 2018 Tiffin Phaeton | 2014 Tiffin Allegro | 2013 Tiffin Allegro | 2010 Tiffin Allegro | 2009 Tiffin Allegro | 2017 Tiffin Phaeton | 2011 Tiffin Allegro | 2018 Tiffin Breeze | 2017 Tiffin Breeze | 2016 Tiffin Breeze | 2018 Tiffin Bus | 2015 Tiffin Breeze | 2014 Tiffin Breeze | 2012 Tiffin Breeze | 2011 Tiffin Breeze | 2017 Tiffin Bus | 2013 Tiffin Bus | 2010 Tiffin Bus | 2009 Tiffin Bus — Equipment

Published December 28, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 22, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V841000, published December 28, 2017 and initiated December 22, 2017. Recalling firm: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.; 2017 Tiffin Allegro | 2018 Tiffin Phaeton | 2014 Tiffin Allegro | 2013 Tiffin Allegro | 2010 Tiffin Allegro | 2009 Tiffin Allegro | 2017 Tiffin Phaeton | 2011 Tiffin Allegro | 2018 Tiffin Breeze | 2017 Tiffin Breeze | 2016 Tiffin Breeze | 2018 Tiffin Bus | 2015 Tiffin Breeze | 2014 Tiffin Breeze | 2012 Tiffin Breeze | 2011 Tiffin Breeze | 2017 Tiffin Bus | 2013 Tiffin Bus | 2010 Tiffin Bus | 2009 Tiffin Bus — Equipment.

What's the hazard

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Allegro and Allegro RED, Bus and Phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 Bay vehicles, 2011-2018 Breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 Zephyr vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

What to do

Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Owners may also contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.

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Recall details

Brand
TIFFIN
Model
ALLEGRO
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Lot
2017 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2018 TIFFIN PHAETON | 2014 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2013 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2010 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2009 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2017 TIFFIN PHAETON | 2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO | 2018 TIFFIN BREEZE | 2017 TIFFIN BREEZE | 2016 TIFFIN BREEZE | 2018 TIFFIN BUS | 2015 TIFFIN BREEZE | 2014 TIFFIN BREEZE | 2012 TIFFIN BREEZE | 2011 TIFFIN BREEZE | 2017 TIFFIN BUS | 2013 TIFFIN BUS | 2010 TIFFIN BUS | 2009 TIFFIN BUS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Tiffin Allegro | 2018 Tiffin Phaeton | 2014 Tiffin Allegro | 2013 Tiffin Allegro | 2010 Tiffin Allegro | 2009 Tiffin Allegro | 2017 Tiffin Phaeton | 2011 Tiffin Allegro | 2018 Tiffin Breeze | 2017 Tiffin Breeze | 2016 Tiffin Breeze | 2018 Tiffin Bus | 2015 Tiffin Breeze | 2014 Tiffin Breeze | 2012 Tiffin Breeze | 2011 Tiffin Breeze | 2017 Tiffin Bus | 2013 Tiffin Bus | 2010 Tiffin Bus | 2009 Tiffin Bus — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V841000 on December 28, 2017. Reported hazard: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Allegro and Allegro RED, Bus and Phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 Bay vehicles, 2011-2018 Breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 Zephyr vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

What should I do if I have this product?

Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Owners may also contact Tiffin customer service 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: ALLEGRO.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)