2004-2005 Tiffin Bus, Tiffin Phaeton and others recall: water heater

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 3, 2005. It covers about 302 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 302
reported: Jun 3, 2005
owners notified: Mar 30, 2005

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heater

What is wrong: On certain class a motor homes equipped with vehicle systems' aqua-hot and hydro-hot water heaters, which use webasto burner tubes, the burner tubes do not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Risk: The surface temperature of the exhaust tube exiting from the heater can increase and could potentially ignite combustible materials in or around the vehicle.
Remedy: Tiffin is working with vehicle systems to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1‑800‑685‑4298 or tiffin at 256‑356‑8661.

Recall number 05V268000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V268000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2005 Tiffin Bus, Tiffin Phaeton and others water heater?

Yes. Recall 05V268000, reported on June 3, 2005, covers about 302 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V268000?

Tiffin is working with vehicle systems to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. Owners may contact vehicle systems at 1‑800‑685‑4298 or tiffin at 256‑356‑8661.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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