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11V082000 Feb 8, 2011 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

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 TH...

10V585000 Nov 22, 2010 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITC...

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Mar 27, 2018 Structure

2001 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RV INFESTED WITH RODENTS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD *JS

Mar 27, 2018 Structure

2001 TIFFIN ALLEGRO RV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RV INFESTED WITH RODENTS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD *JS

Feb 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

2001 ALLEGRO RV WITH WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. "BRAKE DRAGGING" ISSUE. DROVE THROUGH A SMALL TOWN AT ABOUT 35 MPH WHERE I HAD TO STOP AT THREE STOP LIGHTS. AFTER LEAVING THE TOWN AT ABOUT 50 MPH I SMELLED A BRAKE BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. STOPPED AND DISCOVERED THAT THE RIG...

Feb 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

2001 ALLEGRO RV WITH WORKHORSE W22 CHASSIS. "BRAKE DRAGGING" ISSUE. DROVE THROUGH A SMALL TOWN AT ABOUT 35 MPH WHERE I HAD TO STOP AT THREE STOP LIGHTS. AFTER LEAVING THE TOWN AT ABOUT 50 MPH I SMELLED A BRAKE BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. STOPPED AND DISCOVERED THAT THE RIG...

Aug 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 TIFFIN ALLEGRO. WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY SMELLED A BURNING ODOR IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR ROTORS AND CALIPERS OVER HEATED AND MELTED. WHEN THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH WORKHORSE, THEY WE...

Aug 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 TIFFIN ALLEGRO. WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY SMELLED A BURNING ODOR IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR ROTORS AND CALIPERS OVER HEATED AND MELTED. WHEN THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH WORKHORSE, THEY WE...

Oct 10, 2008 Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE REFRIGERATOR, WHICH STATED THAT IT COULD POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE. HE BELIEVES THAT THE REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL WOULD NOT PREVENT A FIRE IN THE EVENT THAT THE BOILER TUBE IGNITES. INSTEAD, THE ACTUAL R...

Oct 10, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE REFRIGERATOR, WHICH STATED THAT IT COULD POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE. HE BELIEVES THAT THE REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL WOULD NOT PREVENT A FIRE IN THE EVENT THAT THE BOILER TUBE IGNITES. INSTEAD, THE ACTUAL R...

Oct 10, 2008 Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE REFRIGERATOR, WHICH STATED THAT IT COULD POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE. HE BELIEVES THAT THE REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL WOULD NOT PREVENT A FIRE IN THE EVENT THAT THE BOILER TUBE IGNITES. INSTEAD, THE ACTUAL R...

Oct 10, 2008 Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE REFRIGERATOR, WHICH STATED THAT IT COULD POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE. HE BELIEVES THAT THE REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL WOULD NOT PREVENT A FIRE IN THE EVENT THAT THE BOILER TUBE IGNITES. INSTEAD, THE ACTUAL R...

Oct 10, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE REFRIGERATOR, WHICH STATED THAT IT COULD POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE. HE BELIEVES THAT THE REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL WOULD NOT PREVENT A FIRE IN THE EVENT THAT THE BOILER TUBE IGNITES. INSTEAD, THE ACTUAL R...

Oct 10, 2008 Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, MODEL RM2852. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE REFRIGERATOR, WHICH STATED THAT IT COULD POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE. HE BELIEVES THAT THE REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL WOULD NOT PREVENT A FIRE IN THE EVENT THAT THE BOILER TUBE IGNITES. INSTEAD, THE ACTUAL R...

Aug 22, 2008 Tires 32,000 mi

CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF RV TIRE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND NEARLY CAUSING A ROLLOVER INCIDENT. *TR

Aug 22, 2008 Tires 32,000 mi

CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF RV TIRE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND NEARLY CAUSING A ROLLOVER INCIDENT. *TR

Dec 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

THE RECALL # IS 05S28 FOR THE SPEED CONTROL ON MY RV. I TOOK MY RV IN TO HAVE IT REPAIRED . THE DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED THE SPEED CONTROL AND SAID THAT THE REPAIR HARNESS WOULD BE IN IN THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER 2007. I CALLED ON THE 14TH OF DECEMBER 2007 AND WAS TOLD THAT THE HARNESSWOULD NOT BE IN ...

Dec 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

THE RECALL # IS 05S28 FOR THE SPEED CONTROL ON MY RV. I TOOK MY RV IN TO HAVE IT REPAIRED . THE DEALERSHIP DISCONNECTED THE SPEED CONTROL AND SAID THAT THE REPAIR HARNESS WOULD BE IN IN THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER 2007. I CALLED ON THE 14TH OF DECEMBER 2007 AND WAS TOLD THAT THE HARNESSWOULD NOT BE IN ...

Jan 3, 2005 Electrical System Fire 25,000 mi

WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. AS A RESULT, THE MOTOR HOME WAS TOTALED.*AK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM A PROPANE FURNACE LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR HOME. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE EXHAUST FAN BUT THERE WAS NO POWER. *TC

Jan 3, 2005 Equipment Fire 25,000 mi

WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. AS A RESULT, THE MOTOR HOME WAS TOTALED.*AK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM A PROPANE FURNACE LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR HOME. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE EXHAUST FAN BUT THERE WAS NO POWER. *TC

Jan 3, 2005 Electrical System Fire 25,000 mi

WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. AS A RESULT, THE MOTOR HOME WAS TOTALED.*AK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM A PROPANE FURNACE LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR HOME. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE EXHAUST FAN BUT THERE WAS NO POWER. *TC

Jan 3, 2005 Equipment Fire 25,000 mi

WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. AS A RESULT, THE MOTOR HOME WAS TOTALED.*AK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM A PROPANE FURNACE LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR HOME. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE EXHAUST FAN BUT THERE WAS NO POWER. *TC

Aug 19, 2004 Exterior Lighting

INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LE...

Aug 19, 2004 Electrical System

INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LE...

Aug 19, 2004 Suspension

INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LE...

Aug 19, 2004 Structure

INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LE...

Aug 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LE...

Aug 19, 2004 Equipment

INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LE...

Aug 19, 2004 Visibility

INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LE...

Aug 19, 2004 Exterior Lighting

INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LE...

Aug 19, 2004 Electrical System

INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LE...

Aug 19, 2004 Suspension

INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LE...

Aug 19, 2004 Structure

INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LE...

Aug 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LE...

Aug 19, 2004 Equipment

INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LE...

Aug 19, 2004 Visibility

INSTALLATION OF INCORRECT HEADLIGHTS. *MR THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED FOR ANGULAR BODY PLACEMENT, BUT WHEN USED ON A FLAT FRONT, IT SHINED LITTLE LIGHT ON THE ROAD AND SHINED MORE ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE ELECTRIC SPEEDOMETER WOULD GET STUCK AT 40 MILES OR SO, THE VEHICLE LE...

Feb 19, 2004 Tires 18,000 mi

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED 3 BLOWOUTS AT AROUND 60 MPH WITH THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE. LOCATIONED FRONT RIGHT INSIDE, AND FRONT LEFT INSIDE. MILEAGE WAS BETWEEN 18000 AND 20285, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK THE FIRST TIRE BLEW AND THE FRONT TIRE WAS REPLACED, THERE WAS DAMAGE IN THE WHEEL WELL FIBERG...

Feb 19, 2004 Tires 18,000 mi

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED 3 BLOWOUTS AT AROUND 60 MPH WITH THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE. LOCATIONED FRONT RIGHT INSIDE, AND FRONT LEFT INSIDE. MILEAGE WAS BETWEEN 18000 AND 20285, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. *AK THE FIRST TIRE BLEW AND THE FRONT TIRE WAS REPLACED, THERE WAS DAMAGE IN THE WHEEL WELL FIBERG...

Dec 10, 2003 Equipment 34,000 mi

TIRES WERE IMPROPERLY INFLATED, CAUSING TIRES TO BLOWOUT PREMATURELY. *AK THE LABEL ON THE COACH INDICATED THE INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE AND TIRE SIZE. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED ALL THE TIRE WITH A LARGER SIZE. *NM

Dec 10, 2003 Equipment 34,000 mi

TIRES WERE IMPROPERLY INFLATED, CAUSING TIRES TO BLOWOUT PREMATURELY. *AK THE LABEL ON THE COACH INDICATED THE INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE AND TIRE SIZE. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED ALL THE TIRE WITH A LARGER SIZE. *NM