TIFFIN PHAETON 2023: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V532000

Make Model Year
TIFFIN PHAETON 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-10-05 2023-07-31 2023-08-01

Manufacturers Involved: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: TIF-132

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. "Tiffin" is recalling certain 2023 Phaeton motorhomes, equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production, allowing the hoses to leak or disconnect.

Consequence

A disconnected hose will result in an engine stall increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Cummins dealers will replace both hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 5, 2023. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-132.

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.nhtsa.gov.