Recall 12V228000: 2012 Tiffin Phaeton

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
May 22, 2012
Vehicles affected
2
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Tiffin motorhomes (tiffin) is recalling two model year 2012 phaeton recreational vehicles built on a spartan chassis and equipped with 3030 brake chambers. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, “air brake systems” because they do not meet the park brake and draw bar requirements.

The risk

The park brake may not be sufficient to hold the vehicle in place. Accordingly, the vehicle could roll away and strike and injure a bystander or cause a crash without warning.

The fix

The affected vehicles have not been sold yet and tiffin has notified the dealers that are in possession of the vehicles. Spartan dealers will install improved brake chambers prior to sale. Owners may contact tiffin motorhomes at 1-256-356-8661.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V228000
Manufacturer
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
Owner letters
Apr 19, 2012
Components
Service brakes, air (Brakes)

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