Tiffin Zephyr (2013) – 12V048000

Defect Description For Recall

Tiffin Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011, 2012, And 2013 Recreational Vehicles, Models Phaeton And Zephyr, Equipped With A Cummins Isb, Isc, Isl, Or Isx Diesel Engine. The V-Band Clamp Assembly, Part Numbers Q187684, Q187685, And Q187686, Used To Connect The Inlet And Outlet Cone SeCTIons To The Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (Doc)/Diesel Particulate Filter (Dpf) Include A T-Bolt Which Can Fracture And Fail When Subjected To Stress Or Load. A Fracture Or Failure Of The T-Bolt May Cause The Clamp To Loosen And The Inlet Or Outlet SeCTIons Attached To The Doc/Dpf Housing To Disconnect.

Make Of Vehicle

TIFFIN

Model Of Vehicle

ZEPHYR

Year

2013

Recall Campaign Number

12V048000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling

Effect Of Defect

If The Inlet Or Outlet SeCTIons Disconnect, Hot Exhaust Gases Can Vent Prior To Exiting The TaiLPIpe, Creating The Risk Of Combustion And A Fire. If Both Clamps Fail, There Is A Risk In Some Applications That The Doc/Dpf Housing May Detach Completely, Creating A Road Hazard.

Fix Defect

Tiffins Is Working With Cummins To Identify And Notify Owners Of The Recall Campaign. Repairs Will Be Performed By Authorized Cummins Dealers Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Cummins At 1-812-377-5000 Or Tiffins At 256-356-8661.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

13

Date Owners Notified

20121010

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Date Report Received

20120208

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard