The worst 2005 Tiffin Bus problems
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Recalls 3
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 · Recall details
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 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- The seat belt assemblies on certain motor homes fail to comply with the loop load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209. "seat belt assemblies."
- Risk
- The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Amsafe will replace the buckles. Owners should contact amsafe at 574‑266‑8330 or tiffin at 1‑256‑356‑8661.
Recall number 04V383000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Potential movement of washer/dryer
In january 2005, tiffin issued a service bulletin (unnumbered) entitled ?service bulletin for potential movement of washer/dryer.?the bulletin addressed the possibility that the washer and dryer could move unexpectedly while the motorhome is being driven.during discussions with tiffin, odi learned that two incidents had been reported where the washer and dryer fell or tipped over into the living space.on april 7th, 2005, tiffin notified odi that after further review, they had decided that this issue should be resolved by conducting a safety recall campaign and subsequently filed safety recall 05v‑145 (copy attached). Tiffan will be installing a kit that prevents the movement of the washer and dryer assembly. This action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. This investigation is closed.
PE05014
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Tiffin Bus 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This was a letter to our dealers we sent out when we first heard of the Kidde fire extinguisher recall,...
- Tiffin motorhomes: TSB contains notification of owner letter
- Tiffin motorhomes: TSB contains notification of owner letter
- Tiffin motorhomes: TSB contains notification of owner letter
- Tiffin motorhomes: there is a potential problem with the water heater by pass in your unit
- Tiffin motorhomes service campaign: switch box grounding lug
- A defect may exist in some seat belts manufactured and sent to tiffin motorhomes
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Is the 2005 Tiffin Bus reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2005 Tiffin Bus.
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How many recalls does the 2005 Tiffin Bus have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and seat belts.
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