2008 TIFFIN PHAETON RECALL - #08V393000
RECALL FOR STEERING
TIFFIN IS RECALLING 271 MY 2007-2008 PHAETON CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE AAC FRONT AXLE STEERING ARM BOLTS WITH A LATCH LEVER PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN OVER- TIGHTENED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 TIFFIN PHAETON |
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| Manufacturer |
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/11/2008 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
271 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
TIFFIN IS RECALLING 271 MY 2007-2008 PHAETON CLASS A MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS. THE AAC FRONT AXLE STEERING ARM BOLTS WITH A LATCH LEVER PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN OVER- TIGHTENED. |
| Consequences |
OVER-TIGHTENED STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
TIFFIN IS WORKING WITH FREIGHTLINER TO HAVE THE STEERING ARM TIE ROD FASTENERS INSPECTED AND REPLACED. THE STEERING ARM WILL BE INSPECTED FOR CLEARANCE TO THE KING PIN BOSS. FREIGHTLINER IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2008 TIFFIN PHAETON Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2008 TIFFIN PHAETON Recall for SUSPENSION
2008 TIFFIN PHAETON Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2008 TIFFIN PHAETON Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2008 TIFFIN PHAETON Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2008 TIFFIN PHAETON Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2008 TIFFIN PHAETON Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2008 TIFFIN PHAETON Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2008 TIFFIN PHAETON Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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