Recall 15V880000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured May 1, 2007, to December 31, 2014, equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.
Safety Consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies and the Coachstep Linkage Assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed on the trip step assemblies. The recall began on Ferbuary 10, 2016. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TIFFIN | ALLEGRO BAY |
| 2008 | TIFFIN | ALLEGRO |
| 2008 | TIFFIN | ALLEGRO BAY |
| 2008 | TIFFIN | BUS |
| 2008 | TIFFIN | PHAETON |
| 2009 | TIFFIN | ALLEGRO |
| 2009 | TIFFIN | BAY |
| 2009 | TIFFIN | BUS |
| 2009 | TIFFIN | PHAETON |
| 2010 | TIFFIN | ALLEGRO |
| 2010 | TIFFIN | BAY |
| 2010 | TIFFIN | BUS |
| 2010 | TIFFIN | PHAETON |
| 2011 | TIFFIN | ALLEGRO |
| 2011 | TIFFIN | BUS |
| 2011 | TIFFIN | PHAETON |
| 2012 | TIFFIN | ALLEGRO |
| 2012 | TIFFIN | BUS |
| 2012 | TIFFIN | PHAETON |
| 2013 | TIFFIN | ALLEGRO |
| 2013 | TIFFIN | BUS |
| 2013 | TIFFIN | PHAETON |
| 2014 | TIFFIN | ALLEGRO |
| 2014 | TIFFIN | BUS |
| 2014 | TIFFIN | PHAETON |
| 2015 | TIFFIN | ALLEGRO |
| 2015 | TIFFIN | BUS |
| 2015 | TIFFIN | PHAETON |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.