Electrical systemRecall 14V-149 · Tiffany vehicles
Tiffany Coach Builders recall 14V-149 covers 24 Tiffany vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2014.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V149000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Tiffany Coach Builders (Tiffany) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Coach, Limo, and Shuttle Buses built on Ford E-450 and E550 chassis, equipped with A&M Systems-brand door actuators. Voltage spikes may damage electrical components and electrical circuits, causing the circuit board to develop high resistance.
The risk
High resistance may cause the board to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Tiffany will work with A&M Systems to notify owners and dealers will replace the circuit board, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2014. Owners may contact Tiffany at 1-800-338-5872.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- Electric Door Actuator May IgniteNHTSA