THOMAS BUILT BUS 2011: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : BUS | Year : 2011 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V271000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-07-31 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-05-22 | Date Added to Database: 2014-05-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4414 | ||
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Summary:
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. "Tiffin" is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Allegro, 2010-2011 Bus and Breeze, and 2008-2011 Phaeton and Zephyr recreational vehicles, equipped with LED clearance lights made by Command Electronics, Inc. In the affected vehicles, moisture may enter the light and cause a short between two connections on the circuit board. |
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Consequence:
A short in the circuit board increases the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install a one amp inline fuse into the front and rear circuits that will blow if there is a short in any of the clearance lights, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2014. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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