2012 Tiffin Phaeton recall: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 27, 2017. It covers about 35 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 35
- reported
- Feb 27, 2017
- owners notified
- Mar 22, 2017
- related complaints
- 2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2012 Phaeton motorhomes with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH, built on PowerGlide chassis. 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 owner, and dealers will reconfigure the exhaust to provide extra clearance, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661. Tiffin's number for the recall is TIF-106.
Recall number 17V121000
Affected vehicles
- Tiffin Phaeton 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 17V121000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Tiffin Phaeton manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe?
Yes. Recall 17V121000, reported on February 27, 2017, covers about 35 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V121000?
Tiffin will notify owner, and dealers will reconfigure the exhaust to provide extra clearance, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661. Tiffin's number for the recall is TIF-106.
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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