Tiffin Recalls 2010-2012 Phaeton Motorhomes Due to Exhaust Fire Risk
Tiffin is recalling 2010-2012 Phaeton motorhomes because the exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the floor, creating a fire hazard.
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 (exhaust pipe placement) that creates a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Phaeton motorhomes built on Powerglide chassis with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH. These vehicles were manufactured between July 1, 2010, and August 1, 2011. The recall involves 140 affected units.
The defect involves an exhaust pipe mounted too close to the underside of the floor. Insufficient spacing between the exhaust pipe and the floor may result in the insulation melting and an increased risk of a fire.
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will change the configuration of the exhaust to provide extra clearance between it and the floor, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Note: Although these vehicles may have been previously repaired for this condition under recall number 11V-416, it is important that the affected vehicles receive the revised remedy of this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- TIFFIN PHAETON
- Brand
- TIFFIN
- Manufacturer
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorhome
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 140
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 (1)
- PHAETON
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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