Recall 07V-517: 1997–2004 Tiffin Allegro, 1998–2004 Tiffin Allegro Bay and 3 more
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 5, 2007, covering about 11,438 vehicles.
The problem
On certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, these refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
The risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
The fix
Tiffin motorhomes will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Notes
Customers may 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 |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V517000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Tiffin Allegro | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Tiffin Allegro Bay | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Tiffin Allegro Bus | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Tiffin Phaeton | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Tiffin Zephyr | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | 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 07V-517?
On certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, these refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
How is recall 07V-517 fixed?
Tiffin motorhomes will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
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.