THOMAS BUILT BUS 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Make : THOMAS BUILT Model : BUS Year : 2018
Build Dates : 2017-04-19 - 2019-03-13
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V228000
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-04-15 Date Received by ODI: 2019-03-22 Date Added to Database: 2019-03-25
Manufacturers Involved: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: TIFF-111
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2289
Summary:
      Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. "Tiffin" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Phaeton, Allegro Bus, and Zephyr motorhomes. The alternating current electrical wires may have been improperly secured in the Energy Management Module, causing increased electrical resistance.
Consequence:
      The additional resistance can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
      Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Alternating Current Relay Board and make sure the wires are properly secured, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIFF-111.
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.