The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V534000·Announced 2020-09-02

Tiffin Recalls 2020 Bus and Phaeton Motorhomes for Steering Bolt Issue

Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling 2020 Bus and Phaeton models because steering pinch bolts may not be properly tightened, which could lead to a loss of steering control.

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 (steering pinch bolts) that can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Bus and Phaeton motorhomes. The recall addresses a defect where the steering pinch bolts may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing.

A loose steering pinch bolt can result in a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 27, 2020.

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering bolts to specification free of charge. 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 BUS, PHAETON
Brand
TIFFIN
Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome
Hazard
Affected units
8

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 (2)

  • BUS
  • PHAETON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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