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Tiffin Motorhomes these motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher.

NHTSA campaign 17V-841 · Reported December 22, 2017 · 36,005 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Red, Breeze, Phaeton and Zephyr
VEHICLES AFFECTED
36,005
REMEDY
Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. reported a problem with the equipment. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.

WHY IT MATTERS

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-841.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2009–2018Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Red
2011–2018Tiffin Motorhomes Breeze
2009–2018Tiffin Motorhomes Phaeton
2009–2018Tiffin Motorhomes Zephyr

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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