2004 Tiffin Phaeton recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 2004 Tiffin Phaeton, covering 27,592 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported February 8, 2011 · 10,683 vehicles affected

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/trailerReported October 7, 2008 · 3,507 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Tiffin is recalling 3,507 my 2004-2007 allegro, allegro bay and allero bus, my 2004-2005 phaeton and my 2005-2007 zephyr motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy: Tiffin will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or tiffin at 256‑356‑8661.

Recall number 08V509000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported November 5, 2007 · 11,438 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, these refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy: Tiffin motorhomes will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or tiffin at 1‑256‑356‑8661.

Recall number 07V517000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heaterReported June 3, 2005 · 302 vehicles affected

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 assemblyReported August 3, 2004 · 1,662 vehicles affected

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

Questions about the 2004 Tiffin Phaeton recalls

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How many recalls does the 2004 Tiffin Phaeton have?

5, covering equipment and seat belts.

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