Tiffin Allegro, Allegro BAY, Allegro BUS, Phaeton and 1 more (2001-2003): Equipment
Recall 09V443000 · Nov 17, 2009 · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
528
vehicles affected
528
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09V443000
- Date
- Nov 17, 2009
- Maker
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
- Units affected
- 528
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Recreational vehicle/trailer
- Model years
- 2001-2003
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LR AND 1200LRIM REFRIGERATORS, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2001, WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE REFRIGERATOR CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED AFTER SOLUTION CIRCULATION HAS CEASED THE HEAT SOURCE COULD GENERATE VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERATURES, THE COOLING UNIT COULD RUPTURE.
What can happen
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD AND TIFFIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE BY NORCOLD. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-027. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Tiffin | Allegro | 2003 |
| Tiffin | Allegro Bay | 2002-2003 |
| Tiffin | Allegro Bus | 2001-2002 |
| Tiffin | Phaeton | 2002-2003 |
| Tiffin | Zephyr | 2002-2003 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09V443000?
5 models: Tiffin Allegro (2003), Tiffin Allegro Bay (2002-2003), Tiffin Allegro Bus (2001-2002) and 2 more, about 528 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09V443000?
TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD AND TIFFIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLE'S REFRIGERATOR WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE BY NORCOLD. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-027. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD'S RECALL CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
What can happen?
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.