The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V880000·Announced 2015-12-28

Tiffin Motorhomes Recall 2007-2015 Models Due to Unstable Entry Steps

Tiffin is recalling 2007-2015 motorhomes because a bolt on the electric steps may fracture, causing the steps to become unstable and increasing the risk of injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in vehicle entry steps that creates a risk of injury, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured between May 1, 2007, and December 31, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The specific models involved include the Allegro, Allegro Bay, Bay, Phaeton, and Bus.

The defect involves a bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps, which may fracture. If this occurs, the fan gear can disengage from the steps, preventing them from remaining in the expected position and causing them to become unstable. This condition increases the risk of injury during entry and exit.

Dealers will correct the issue by installing a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and replacing the Coachstep Linkage Assembly. Additionally, a retainer bracket will be installed on the triple step assemblies. The recall began on February 10, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIFFIN ALLEGRO, BUS, ALLEGRO BAY, BAY
Brand
TIFFIN
Affected units
14,889

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 (5)

  • ALLEGRO
  • BUS
  • ALLEGRO BAY
  • BAY
  • PHAETON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.