The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V121000·Announced 2017-02-27

Tiffin Recalls 2012 Phaeton Motorhomes Due to Exhaust Fire Risk

Tiffin is recalling 35 model-year 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 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain 2012 Phaeton motorhomes with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH built on PowerGlide chassis. The recall involves 35 vehicles where the exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.

The insufficient spacing between the exhaust pipe and the floor may cause the insulation to melt, resulting in an increased risk of a fire. No specific injuries or property damage reports are detailed in the source text.

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the exhaust to provide extra clearance free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIFFIN PHAETON
Brand
TIFFIN
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
35

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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