Recall 12V071000: 2009–2010 Tiffin Bus, 2009–2013 Tiffin Zephyr
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 24, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 181
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 bus, as well as certain 2009-2011 and 2013 zephyr recreational vehicle chassis equipped with an electronic control module, part number 2791-nn2e-001 or 2791-nn2e-002. When the brake is applied, the cruise control may not cancel. Additionally, these vehicles may exhibit an inadvertent, moderate increase in vehicle speed until the vehicle reaches its governed speed after the cruise control is set.
The risk
A driver may experience reduced control of the vehicle if either the driver attempts to cancel the cruise control by applying the brake or the vehicle speed increases and the driver is unaware of the increased speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on january 9, 2012. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2009 Tiffin Bus
- 2010 Tiffin Bus
- 2009 Tiffin Zephyr
- 2010 Tiffin Zephyr
- 2011 Tiffin Zephyr
- 2013 Tiffin Zephyr
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V071000
- Manufacturer
- TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
- Owner letters
- Jan 9, 2012
- Components
- Vehicle speed control:cruise control (Acceleration & Cruise Control)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology