NHTSA Recall 12V526000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V526000; Date: Oct. 31, 2012
If the exhaust pipe in the engine compartment were to fail, the escaping exhaust gases could make the floor area above the engine extremely hot, increasing the risk of personal injury or possibly resulting in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Tiffin Allegro Bus; 2011 Tiffin Allegro Bus; 2012 Tiffin Allegro Bus; 2013 Tiffin Allegro Bus
Component: Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields
Manufactured by: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Affected Units:: 847
Recall Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 allegro bus motorcoaches, manufactured from March 2010, through September 2012 and equipped with a cummins epa 2010 isl engine. Insufficient shielding between the exhaust pipe and floor may cause possible overheating of the floor above the engine compartment.
How to Fix:
Tiffin motorhomes will notify owners, and dealers will install a heat shield, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 14, 2012
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