2013 TIFFIN BREEZE

2 recalls — 2 complaints — 8 TSBs

17V841000 Dec 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2009-2018 Allegro and Allegro RED, Bus and Phaeton vehicles, 2009-2010 Bay vehicles, 2011-2018 Breeze vehicles, and 2009-2015, and 2017-2018 Zephyr vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fir... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more i... Read more
36,005 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
13V178000 May 7, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain model year 2013 Breeze and Allegro motorhomes. If the awning installation sequence was not completely followed, the awning motor may unknowingly become damaged.
Consequence
If motor damage has occurred, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Tiffin will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with a design that is not subject to an out-of-sequence installation error. The recall began June 24, 2013. Owners may contact Tiffin at 1-256-356-8661 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being ... Read more
293 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:BODY1
SERVICE BRAKES1
STRUCTURE:BODY Nov 10, 2017
Incident date: Feb 15, 2016
THE TWO MOST SERIOUS DEFECTS ARE A CRACKED FRAME OVER THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL (ON THE PASSENGER SIDE) AND INOPERABLE FRONT BRAKES. IT WAS DETERMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER'S AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER THAT THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE NEVER WORKED BECAUSE OF A DESIGN FLAW. PER THE MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE CENTER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 10, 2017
Incident date: Feb 15, 2016
THE TWO MOST SERIOUS DEFECTS ARE A CRACKED FRAME OVER THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL (ON THE PASSENGER SIDE) AND INOPERABLE FRONT BRAKES. IT WAS DETERMINED BY THE MANUFACTURER'S AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER THAT THE FRONT BRAKES HAVE NEVER WORKED BECAUSE OF A DESIGN FLAW. PER THE MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE CENTER... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2013 TIFFIN BREEZE

8 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER2
350000 EQUIPMENT1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID1
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
Letter to dealer Nov 10, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This was a letter to our dealers we sent out when we first heard of the Kidde fire extinguisher recall, even though it was still unofficial. We knew our coaches on the dealers' lots contained Kidde and could not be sold unreplaced.
SB-36 Nov 24, 2015
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: TSB CONTAINS NOTIFICATION OF OWNER LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. TWO SCREWS WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THE AIR CONDITION UNITS ON THE ROOF. *TA UPDATED 11/24/15. *PE
16AWG Jul 16, 2015
113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
RV: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSTALL THE CHARGE SOLENOID WIRING IN A RV OR VEHICLE. *TA
16AWG Jul 16, 2015
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
RV: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSTALL THE CHARGE SOLENOID WIRING IN A RV OR VEHICLE. *TA
16AWG Jul 16, 2015
114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
RV: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSTALL THE CHARGE SOLENOID WIRING IN A RV OR VEHICLE. *TA
C85-C86AC Jun 26, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: TSB CONTAINS NOTIFICATION OF OWNER LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. ALL TIFFIN MOTORHOMES WILL BE INSTALLING 2 BACK SCREWS OF THE C85 AND C86 A/C'S TO THE ROOF OF ALL TIFFIN MOTORHOMES. *TA.
SB-38 Mar 28, 2013
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: TSB CONTAINS NOTIFICATION OF OWNER LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. SOME 2013 MOTORHOMES WITH SEATBELT BRACKETS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE MAY HAVE A LOOSENED NUT. UPDATED 6/29/15 *TA
WI-196 Mar 12, 2013
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: TSB CONTAINS NOTIFICATION OF OWNER LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. SOME TIFFIN MOTORHOMES NEED DRIVER/PASSENGER SEATBELTS TIGHTENED ON THE MOUNTING BRACKETS LOCATED ON THE DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDEWALL. *TA

TIFFIN BREEZE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TIFFIN BREEZE across all model years (2010–2019).

18 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

TIFFIN BREEZE — Year by Year

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2015 2 0 View
2014 3 0 View
2013 (current) 2 2
2012 1 0 View
2011 2 0 View
2010 1 0 View

Other TIFFIN Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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ALLEGRO BAY 0 0 View
ALLEGRO BREEZE 0 0 View
ALLEGRO BUS 0 0 View
ALLEGRO OPEN ROAD 0 0 View
ALLEGRO RED 0 0 View
ALLEGRO RED 360 0 0 View
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