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