DUTCHMEN BREEZE 2014: STEERING

Make : DUTCHMEN Model : BREEZE Year : 2014
Build Dates : 2013-07-01 - 2014-10-31
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V133000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-03-12 Date Received by ODI: 2015-03-06 Date Added to Database: 2015-03-06
Manufacturers Involved: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 128
Summary:
      Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. "Tiffin" is recalling certain model year 2014 Breeze motorhomes. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a steering knuckle that may fracture.
Consequence:
      If the steering knuckle fails while the motorhome is being driven, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Tiffin will notify owners, and dealer representatives will come to where the motorhome is parked, looking for any steering knuckle in the affected production lot. If the the motorhome has one the the subject steering knuckles, the vehicle will be towed to the dealer and the knuckle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2015. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.