The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V452000·Announced 2011-08-25

Tiffin Motorhomes Recalls Phaeton, Allegro, and Bus Models for Brake Pedal Defect

Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain Phaeton, Allegro, and Bus motorhomes because the adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen and swing in front of the accelerator, reducing braking function.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that reduces braking function and increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Phaeton, model year 2008-2010 Bus, and model year 2010 Allegro motorhomes equipped with Kongsberg Automotive adjustable brake pedals. The recall involves 1,960 vehicles.

The defect involves the adjustable brake pedal arm, which may loosen and allow the arm to rotate around its shaft. This can cause the arm to swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function. A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.

Damiler Trucks (DTNA) is performing the recall repairs and notifying owners. Owners were initially notified by DTNA Trucks on December 22, 2009, and a follow-up notice was mailed on July 20, 2011. Owners may contact DTNA Warranty Claims Department at 1-800-547-0712 or Tiffin Motorhomes at 1-256-356-8661 for more information. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TIFFIN PHAETON, ALLEGRO, BUS
Brand
TIFFIN
Manufacturer
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
1,960

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • PHAETON
  • ALLEGRO
  • BUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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