Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 17V-121 · 2012 Tiffin Phaeton
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. recall 17V-121 covers 35 2012 Tiffin Phaeton for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V121000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2012 Phaeton motorhomes with floor plans QBH, QKH, and QTH, built on PowerGlide chassis. The affected vehicles have an exhaust pipe that is mounted too close to the underside of the floor.
The risk
Insufficient spacing between the exhaust pipe and the floor may result in the insulation melting and an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
Tiffin will notify owner, and dealers will reconfigure the exhaust to provide extra clearance, free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2017. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for the recall is TIF-106.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2011 to August 1, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.