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2005-2009 Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Phaeton and others recall: trailer hitches

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 27, 2009. It covers about 1,408 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,408
reported
Feb 27, 2009
owners notified
Jan 21, 2009

Trailer hitches

What is wrong
Tiffin is recalling 1,408 my 2006-2009 allegro bus, my 2007-2009 phaeton and my 2005-2009 zephyr vehicles built on spartan chassis and equipped with putman hitches. Certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
Risk
Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
Remedy
Tiffin is working with spartan and spartan is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08v‑567). The trailer hitch will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400 or tiffin at 256‑356‑8661.

Recall number 09V069000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V069000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2009 Tiffin Allegro Bus, Tiffin Phaeton and others trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 09V069000, reported on February 27, 2009, covers about 1,408 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V069000?

Tiffin is working with spartan and spartan is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 08v‑567). The trailer hitch will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400 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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