1997-2011 Tiffin Allegro, Tiffin Bay and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 8, 2011. It covers about 10,683 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 10,683
reported: Feb 8, 2011
owners notified: Feb 17, 2011

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Risk: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Remedy: Tiffin motorhomes is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on february 17, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101.

Recall number 11V082000

Affected vehicles

Tiffin Allegro 1997-2007, 2010-2011 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2010 2011
Tiffin Bay 1997-2007, 2011 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2011
Tiffin Bus 1997-2011 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Tiffin Phaeton 2001-2007, 2010-2011 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2010 2011
Tiffin Star 1997-1998 1997 1998
Tiffin Zephyr 1999-2003, 2007, 2010 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2007 2010

Questions about recall 11V082000

Is there a recall on the 1997-2011 Tiffin Allegro, Tiffin Bay and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 11V082000, reported on February 8, 2011, covers about 10,683 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V082000?

Tiffin motorhomes is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on february 17, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101.

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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