Recall 05V-268: 2004–2005 Tiffin Bus, 2004 Tiffin Phaeton and 1 more
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 3, 2005, covering about 302 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Customers 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Water Heater |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V268000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Tiffin Bus | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Tiffin Phaeton | 2004 | All years |
| Tiffin Zephyr | 2005 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-268?
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.
How is recall 05V-268 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.