Defect Description For Recall
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
Make Of Vehicle
TIFFIN
Model Of Vehicle
ALLEGRO RED
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
17V841000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Fire, If The Fire Extinguisher Does Not FunCTIon Properly, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Tiffin Will Notify Owners, And Instruct Them To Contact Kidde For A Replacement Fire Extinguisher, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 5, 2018. Owners May Contact Kidde Customer Service Toll-Free At 1-855-262-3540, Or Online At Www.Kidde.Com And Click On “Product Safety Recall” For More Information. Owners May Also Contact Tiffin Customer Service At 1-256-356-8661.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030101
End Of Manufacture
20171130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
36005
Date Owners Notified
20180205
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Date Report Received
20171222