NHTSA Recall 08V393000: Steering
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 271 vehicles. It affects 2007–2008 Tiffin Phaeton.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V393000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | August 1, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Over-tightened steering arm bolts may fatigue and fracture increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V393000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.