The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V341000·Announced 2018-05-25

Tiffin Recalls 2018-2019 Motorhomes Due to Improperly Assembled Entry Doors

Tiffin is recalling 2018-2019 motorhomes because improperly assembled entry doors may open while driving, increasing injury risk.

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 (door assembly) that poses a risk of injury to occupants while the vehicle is moving, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 Tiffin Allegro RED, Allegro Open Road, Breeze, Bus, Phaeton, and Zephyr motorhomes. The recall involves 1,223 vehicles where the entry door may have been improperly assembled, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving.

If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the door lock mechanism free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2018. 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 ZEPHYR, PHAETON, BUS, ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD
Brand
TIFFIN
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
1,223

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 (6)

  • ZEPHYR
  • PHAETON
  • BUS
  • ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD
  • ALLEGRO RED
  • BREEZE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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