NHTSA Recall 09V496000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V496000; Date: Dec. 29, 2009
If the drive pin becomes disengaged on the brake pedal assembly, it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal function. Either condition could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Tiffin Allegro Bus; 2009 Tiffin Allegro Bus; 2010 Tiffin Allegro Bus
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Affected Units:: 486
Recall Summary:
Tiffin is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 allegro bus models with powerglide chassis equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies p/nos. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, supplied by kongsberg automotive. Some assemblies could contain a drive pin that is below specification and may become disengaged from the brake arm causing separation or loosening of the pedal from the remainder of the assembly.
How to Fix:
Tiffin is working with kongsberg to remedy these motorhomes. Please see kongsberg's defect report 09e-064. Kongsberg will supply kits to tiffin. The remedy will be performed by tiffin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 19, 2010. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Jan 19, 2010
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