NHTSA Recall 05V307000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V307000; Date: Jul. 5, 2005
When the torque is relaxed, the lugs can become loose resulting in excessive heat within the connected wire that could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Tiffin Allegro; 2005 Tiffin Allegro Bay; 2005 Tiffin Allegro Bus; 2006 Tiffin Allegro Bus; 2005 Tiffin Phaeton; 2005 Tiffin Zephyr
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Affected Units:: 265
Recall Summary:
On certain motor homes containing a 50 amp transfer switch built by intellitec, the material used for the wire lugs was changed from nickel plated to copper lugs. The copper lugs are softer than the nickel plated and do not retain the torque of the screw that clamps the wire connector.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the changeover box. The recall began on July 21, 2005. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 21, 2005
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