2011 TIFFIN BUS Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 TIFFIN BUS has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to equipment components, electrical system faults, exterior lighting, and safety devices. The recalls cover various defects affecting recreational vehicle equipment and electrical circuits.
The 2011 TIFFIN BUS has five recalls addressing problems with refrigeration units, lighting circuits, fire extinguishers, and entry steps. These recalls focus on preventing fire hazards, ensuring proper operation of safety equipment, and maintaining the stability of steps.
Recalls- Refrigerator malfunction. NHTSA recall 11V082000 affects 10,683 vehicles with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The temperature sensor or thermal switch may fail to cut power quickly enough, raising fire risk due to potential hydrogen gas leaks. Owners will be notified to have repairs done free by Norcold dealers.
- LED clearance light short. Recall 14V271000 covers 4,414 units with LED clearance lights by Command Electronics. Moisture ingress can cause a short circuit on the light’s circuit board, heightening fire risk. Dealers will install inline fuses on front and rear circuits at no charge. The recall does not require owners to cease driving.
- Fire extinguisher defect. Recall 17V841000 involves 36,005 motorhomes equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that may clog, detach nozzles, or require excessive force to activate, impairing their function during a fire. Owners will be instructed to contact Kidde for free replacements.
- Electric step instability. Recall 15V880000 impacts 14,889 motorhomes with Coachstep double and triple electric steps. Bolts attaching the fan gear may fracture, causing steps to disengage and become unstable, increasing injury risk. Dealers will install retainer brackets and replace linkage assemblies as needed at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety-related defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney could help determine eligibility for protection under these laws.
2011 TIFFIN BUS Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
65991
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 TIFFIN BUS
36005 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Allegro and Allegro RED, Bus and Phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 Bay vehicles, 2011-2018 Breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 Zephyr vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2011 TIFFIN BUS
14889 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Tiffin Motorhomes (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 motorhomes manufactured May 1, 2007, to December 31, 2014, equipped with certain Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. The bolt that attaches the fan gear assembly to the steps may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
2011 TIFFIN BUS
4414 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Allegro, 2010-2011 Bus and Breeze, and 2008-2011 Phaeton and Zephyr recreational vehicles, equipped with LED clearance lights made by Command Electronics, Inc. In the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the light and cause a short between two connections on the circuit board.
Risk: A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
2011 TIFFIN BUS
10683 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Risk: THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Complaints
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