NHTSA Recall 08V393000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V393000; Date: Aug. 1, 2008
Over-tightened steering arm bolts may fatigue and fracture increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Tiffin Phaeton; 2008 Tiffin Phaeton
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Affected Units:: 271
Recall Summary:
Tiffin is recalling 271 my 2007-2008 phaeton class a motor homes equipped with freightliner chassis. The aac front axle steering arm bolts with a latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over- tightened.
How to Fix:
Tiffin is working with freightliner to have the steering arm tie rod fasteners inspected and replaced. The steering arm will be inspected for clearance to the king pin boss. Freightliner is handling the remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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.
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