NHTSA Recall 13V178000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V178000; Date: May. 7, 2013
If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Tiffin Allegro; 2013 Tiffin Breeze
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Affected Units:: 293
Recall Summary:
Tiffin motorhomes, inc. (tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013 breeze and allegro motorhomes. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
How to Fix:
Tiffin will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began June 24, 2013. Owners may contact tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
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: Jun 24, 2013
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