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2010-2012 Tiffin Phaeton recall: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 30, 2015. It covers about 140 vehicles.

vehicles affected
140
reported
Sep 30, 2015
owners notified
Dec 1, 2015
related complaints
6

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

What is wrong
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Phaeton motorhomes built on Powerglide chassis with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH manufactured July 1, 2010, to August 1, 2011. The affected vehicles have an exhaust pipe that is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.
Risk
Insufficient spacing between the exhaust pipe and the floor may result in the insulation melting and an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will change the configuration of the exhaust to provide extra clearance between it and the floor, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661. Note: Although these vehicles may have been previously repaired for this condition under recall number 11V‑416, it is important that the affected vehicles receive the revised remedy of this recall.

Recall number 15V612000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about engine problems.

Questions about recall 15V612000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2012 Tiffin Phaeton manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe?

Yes. Recall 15V612000, reported on September 30, 2015, covers about 140 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V612000?

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will change the configuration of the exhaust to provide extra clearance between it and the floor, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661. Note: Although these vehicles may have been previously repaired for this condition under recall number 11V‑416, it is important that the affected vehicles receive the revised remedy of this recall.

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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